Totally Stainless

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Sep 16, 2009 | 01:29 PM

reg1952

Thread Starter

Senior User

Joined: Nov 2007

Posts: 494

Likes: 1

From: Guelph

Totally Stainless

Has any one used the bolt kits from Totally Stainless. I am thinking of ordering the complete bolt kit for my 52 from them.Any thoughts?

Sep 16, 2009 | 01:52 PM

Old F1

Cargo Master

Joined: Feb 2008

Posts: 2,795

Likes: 129

From: Windermere Valley,B.C. Ca

Quote:

Originally Posted by reg1952

Any thoughts?

Well, you did ask! ..............What did you do win the Lottery?............ and they wont rust!

(Sorry).

Sep 16, 2009 | 02:12 PM

mechmagcn

Logistics Pro

Joined: Dec 2005

Posts: 4,644

Likes: 55

From: Moro Bay, AR

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old F1

and they wont rust!

(Sorry).

True, they won't rust, but if you don't use a anti-sieze product they will corrode and then never come apart again. Also, never use an impact on SS nuts to SS bolts, the friction will sieze the threads. I have friends who work in chemical plants and they always seem to have SS bolts laying around for the taking, but it takes a learning curve to use them.

Sep 16, 2009 | 02:15 PM

raerjim

Fleet Mechanic

Joined: May 2006

Posts: 1,696

Likes: 1

From: S.W. Florida

You might try www.alloyboltz.com. reasonably priced and nice folks. They are in my small Florida town. Jim

Sep 16, 2009 | 03:57 PM

fking1

Elder User

Joined: Jul 2004

Posts: 825

Likes: 3

From: Michigan

Have bought a number of fasteners from them. My experience is good.
Only 5yrs on their stuff , but, no probs.
Stainless not suseptible to corrosion.

Sep 16, 2009 | 04:42 PM

carnut122

Posting Guru

Joined: Dec 2008

Posts: 2,352

Likes: 1

From: Waleska, GA

Not to get in on the corrosion debate, but I've always read to use anti-seize to prevent "galling."

Sep 16, 2009 | 04:50 PM

LEckart

Posting Guru

Joined: Mar 2003

Posts: 1,734

Likes: 2

From: Kansas City area

You can probably buy them cheaper from McMaster Carr. Of course if they are polished you would have to do that. I usually buy in bulk from McMaster and save the dollars for other items. Just my opinion and it is exactly worth what you paid for it.