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11-25-2004, 01:40 AM | #1 |
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Question concerning bolts for frame
I'm getting ready to swap out my 3/4 ton suspension for a 1/2 setup and I will have to remove the crossmember rivets. I'm going to use a 7/16 bolt with a flat and lock washer but was wondering if I should go with grade 5 or 8? And should I consider using the nylock nuts instead or use some red threadlocker?
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11-25-2004, 02:00 AM | #2 |
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Grade 8.
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11-25-2004, 03:58 AM | #3 |
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Here we go again. I agree with the grade 8 and going with either the nylon lock nuts or thread locker will be fine. I'm using the nylon locking type but in stainless steel.
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11-25-2004, 07:36 PM | #5 |
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Thanks for the replies. It wasn't until I submitted my post that I realized that someone had asked the same question earlier...
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11-25-2004, 09:02 PM | #6 |
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68jimmy, no problem and don't take it wrong. There's been a few "discussions" about the difference between grade 5 and grade 8 and also the use of stainless. I think for the most part everyone is on the same page.
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