Grade 5 is fine for non-racing applications as long as it is really Grade 5 (as
noted by others).
Gordon Glasgow
Renton, WA
> -----Original Message-----
> From: datsunmike [mailto:datsunmike@nyc.rr.com]
> Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2002 2:47 AM
> To: Gordon Glasgow; datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: bolts
>
>
> Grade 5 then?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@attbi.com>
> To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2002 12:51 AM
> Subject: RE: bolts
>
>
> > Grade 8 hardware is not recommended for suspension components because it
> is more
> > brittle and will break on impact rather than deforming. If you want to
> upgrade,
> > go to an aircraft supply store and get some A/N Spec bolts. If you do
> this, be
> > prepared to specify the grip length you want on each one. That's the
> length of
> > the unthreaded portion of the bolt. You can get AN bolts in many grip
> lengths
> > for the same nominal size.
> >
> > Gordon Glasgow
> > Renton, WA
> >
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > > [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Tim Waltz
> > > Sent: Friday, September 27, 2002 2:29 PM
> > > To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > > Subject: bolts
> > >
> > >
> > > I'll be putting the front suspension back together soon, and wanted to
> look
> > > for new bolts for the upper A-arms, ball joint mounts, steering
> box/idler
> > > box mounting bolts, etc.
> > >
> > > What I was wondering is if these are commercially available (what grade
> and
> > > size), and can stainless be used? I didn't know if stainless is strong
> > > enough, or if I have to use other.
> > >
> > > TIA
> > >
> > > Tim
> > >
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