[FOT] Re: Suspension hardware question

["SHANE Ingate" <hottr6@hotmail.com>]

Marty Sukey wrote:

>Is grade 8 the proper choice for suspension hardware?

I spent the time and $$$ to use all AN hardware for stressed
fasteners.  Grade 8 are not rated for shear, and in that respect,
are no better than G5.  Nice thing about AN is that if you put
in the time looking for correct-length bolts (i.e., have no more
that 2 threads exposed after torquing), you end up using
shorter bolts which saves weight.  Maybe a whole pound!
Think I'll have that donut now.

Shane Ingate in Maryland