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> grade 8 stainless steel hardware
Just want to comment that if it is stainless steel it probably is not grade 8 hardware. You want to use plain old grade 8 hardware, even the washers. There tends to be some problems when using stainless steel for suspension work. When the top piece of metal is being clamped, I believe fine thread is recommeded for the bolts.
Just want to comment that if it is stainless steel it probably is not grade 8 hardware. You want to use plain old grade 8 hardware, even the washers. There tends to be some problems when using stainless steel for suspension work. When the top piece of metal is being clamped, I believe fine thread is recommeded for the bolts.
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then why is it that some people that rebuild there trucks from the ground up and disasemble even the pop riveted parts they use stainless steal fastners to replace them if there not strong enough for the job. theyll never rust right
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Hmmm, I never caught the stainless note but Rebo is right, stainless in not grade 8, and not as strong. It is tough and I think it works out to be @ grade 6, maybe slightly more. I wouldn't use it on anything critical (susp) because I only use grade 8 on everything. Then again, I thrash my rigs. So, to answer your question, stainless is not as strong as grade 8 but guys can get away with using it if they don't flog their truck off-road. As with everything, it depends on vehicle weight, intended purpose, and driving style. Me, I wouldn't use anything but the strongest bolt possible. Its up to you.
