Ohhhhhhhh.... So a Toast to the TOASTED OLDIE is in order!!!!!

Happy birthday Chris!!

 

Sounds about right.

Called them this morning, and they were still having trouble locating the offending bolt. Stopped in and he showed me the parts that broke, and that they were going to have to use a generic bolt if they couldn't find one, since there are no Kia dealers around. I was going to St. Paul anyway, so I offered to track one down at the Kia dealer and bring it to them. $14 for the bolt, which he claimed was his cost, and he gave me the nut for free since I had to drive to a second dealer to find one in stock.

There's no way I'm gonna let them use a generic bolt as a suspension fastener, and I was happy to do some running to make sure it's fixed right. I'll drop this off to them this evening and the car will be ready tomorrow. Not gonna be a jerk about it, but I suspect I'll be getting a bit of a discount on the work they've done. They've been quite classy to deal with over all the times I've been there.

 

I have fixed many suspensions parts with "generic" bolts. It all depends on the application and how well the replacement bolt fits. And that it is the proper grade bolt of course.

 

I've done the same in the past, but in hindsight it wasn't the right decision. The particular part is an eccentric bolt used to adjust the alignment of the left-rear wheel, and I imagine they'd have a tough time getting it to align correctly with a generic. I'd always question the integrity of it as well, just like I did before. $14 and a bit of running around was worth it to me for the peace of mind if nothing else.

 

That is a pretty specific type of bolt for sure but don't think the factory is using anything special for most of there bolts. Anything from a standard grade 2 for non-critical parts to a simple grade 8. Same thing you can get at the hardware store.

 

Holy crap this guy is smoking the good stuff! A little high on the price there buddy for that.

https://stcloud.craigslist.org/cto/5702295809.html

 

Smoking something. LOL

 

Maybe he fat fingered an extra 0 on there?

Had a good time wheeling around today. Even with temps at 100-103. Not super humid though...

 

Thanks guys!!!

 

I think I got the lines fixed. I did do what you said Randy.....sorta. I ended up cutting and flaring a new line in place of the old rusty one. I started with the one that went between the rear drums and ended up by the front drivers wheel by the time I finished. Note to self don't wiggle rusty brake lines!

 

Happy birthday Chris. I did say that on FB already but I suppose I should here also.

That'll learn ya Cory. LOL

 

I also learned that brake lines are double flared. Another note to self.

Well the car is sitting in the driveway and I don't see any leaks (knock on wood). Hopefully I fixed it.

 

I never did master the double flare.

 

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Buy it Jay!

 

Nice wood bed too!