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gysgtc · 12-01-2011, 06:29 AM

Does anyone know of any other store beside TS that sells grade 8 bolts by the pound? My local store has hardly any sizes at all.

**D.PASSMORE** · 12-01-2011, 07:10 AM

http://www.fastenal.com/web/home.ex

bobs409 · 12-01-2011, 07:12 AM

Not by the pound but pretty good prices here:

http://www.boltdepot.com/

I bought all new bolts for my wrecker project from them. They ship fast too.

MARKDTN · 12-01-2011, 08:34 AM

Lowes, Home Depot, Ace all carry bulk bolts but not by the pound.

bobs409 · 12-01-2011, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MARKDTN

Lowes, Home Depot, Ace all carry bulk bolts but not by the pound.

They do but for the Grade 8, you'll pay a hefty price there.

67chevemall · 12-01-2011, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by D.PASSMORE

http://www.fastenal.com/web/home.ex

X2 great store

gysgtc · 12-01-2011, 09:14 AM

Fastenal you have to buy them by the bag. It is alright if you need a lot of the same size.

**richard2717** · 12-01-2011, 09:19 AM

www.mcmaster.com
They are in NJ

Richard

stomper · 12-01-2011, 11:49 AM

Grainger

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/bol...ecatalog/N-8jp

cdowns · 12-01-2011, 11:57 AM

grade 8 bolts are generally way overused and not worth the extra money in most cases

no moa · 12-01-2011, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

grade 8 bolts are generally way overused and not worth the extra money in most cases

Really? I was leaning towards using all grade 8 on my frame stuff.

mcbassin · 12-01-2011, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

grade 8 bolts are generally way overused and not worth the extra money in most cases

I tend to disagree totally with this statement. On suspension or frame parts. You really want to trust grade 5 imported junk? Not to mention the zinc plated crap. I look at it as insurance. Some fasteners you can pull the threads off just by tightening them. Besides if you're using a common size like 5/16-18, 3/8-16, 1/2-13 bolts you can buy them dirt cheap at Tractor supply in bulk.

Not sure of any other places? may some Ace hardware stores?

GASoline71 · 12-01-2011, 12:45 PM

The local Ace Hardware in my town carries an entire isle full of Fastenall fasteners. It's like walking in to fastener heaven...

I'm a lucky man.

Gary

69Beauty · 12-01-2011, 01:39 PM

Find your local John Deere Dealer if you have one. They always have rows and rows of bolts.

Ackattack · 12-01-2011, 01:41 PM

I probably spent $200 for bolts form my 68. I bought them at a few different places, but the cost of bolts really add up. There weren't any TS near where I was.

Now I have 2 TS near me

longbed67 · 12-01-2011, 01:56 PM

When possible I always opt for grade 8 even when unnecessary It's cheap insurance! But then again I only pay 3.29 per pound for it at a local farm store (Thiesens).

no moa · 12-01-2011, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by longbed67

But then again I only pay 3.29 per pound for it at a local farm store.

You sir, SUCK!!!!!! lol

vectorit · 12-01-2011, 02:46 PM

I got all my nuts, bolts, washers, and screws for my burb at a local place here is SoCal.

They have everything fastener related, and their prices were fair not unlike Fastenal that caters mainly to businesses so their prices are premium.

If you are desperate, google them and give them a call.

King Bolt
4680 N Grand Ave
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 339-8400

Wrenchbender Ret · 12-01-2011, 05:18 PM

I use grade 8 on everything. I carry my own inventory & get them from Fastenal.

treveiger · 12-01-2011, 05:31 PM

Do you have a Macs Hardware Store? That place is awesome for bolts an stuff like that. It goes by the pound an is very cheap. I'll drive across town to there before anywhere else.
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gysgtc · 12-01-2011, 07:29 PM

Have to agree on using grade 8. I started 2 weeks ago putting my truck back together and thought I would save some money and get grade 5. The second bolt I put in the front cross member broke and I was using an impact that has no torque at all. Went to Fastenal and bought the bag of 25 bolts and nuts. That is why I posted this thread to find some where I don't have to buy 25 at a time or pay $2 a bolt.

mcbassin · 12-01-2011, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by gysgtc

Have to agree on using grade 8. I started 2 weeks ago putting my truck back together and thought I would save some money and get grade 5. The second bolt I put in the front cross member broke and I was using an impact that has no torque at all. Went to Fastenal and bought the bag of 25 bolts and nuts. That is why I posted this thread to find some where I don't have to buy 25 at a time or pay $2 a bolt.

I hear you. Too bad Tractor supply doesn't carry more sizes and lengths. Most of the bolts I have used on my build came from there. I have made several trips there over the last year. I just grab a big handful of the sizes I need. I have probably dropped about $100 on hardware just on the chassis/drivetrain build up.
FYI, I have found if you go one size down on the flat washers they fit and look much better. i.e. use a 5/16 flat washer on the 3/8 bolts and 3/8 on the 1/2 bolts etc. Unless you need the additional clearance the smaller washers just look better in my opinion.

1972CheyenneSuper · 12-01-2011, 11:27 PM

Fastenal is a good store. But I started looking for some better deals online and found Allen's Fasteners. I probably spent two-thirds of what I would have at Fastenal when I redid the suspension on my '62 Impala. Most of the Grade 8 stuff is domestic made as well.

http://www.allensfasteners.com/searc...rchParamCat=72

Meatman · 12-02-2011, 12:15 AM

If theres something strange or particular around here I need I go to Caterpiller. They have lots of sizes from small to huge, and their grade 8 stuff is pure d made in USA grade 8, not made by a chinaman grade 8.

MARKDTN · 12-02-2011, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Meatman

If theres something strange or particular around here I need I go to Caterpiller. They have lots of sizes from small to huge, and their grade 8 stuff is pure d made in USA grade 8, not made by a chinaman grade 8.

Yes, and not only that but grade 8, USA made, case hardened. Most of theirs are made by LE which is Lake Erie hardware made in Frankfort Indiana. Cat has the best bolts out there. Not for every use and not cheap, but if you need a wierd length in an odd size, they probably have it. I needed an 11" long 7/16 bolt and they had that. 7/16 is not a common carry size around here. Cat had it.

12-01-2011, 06:29 AM	#1
gysgtc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sutton, WV Posts: 340	Grade 8 bolts bulk Does anyone know of any other store beside TS that sells grade 8 bolts by the pound? My local store has hardly any sizes at all.

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bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Grade 8 bolts bulk Not by the pound but pretty good prices here: http://www.boltdepot.com/ I bought all new bolts for my wrecker project from them. They ship fast too. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

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gysgtc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sutton, WV Posts: 340	Re: Grade 8 bolts bulk Fastenal you have to buy them by the bag. It is alright if you need a lot of the same size.

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Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	Re: Grade 8 bolts bulk I probably spent $200 for bolts form my 68. I bought them at a few different places, but the cost of bolts really add up. There weren't any TS near where I was. Now I have 2 TS near me __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

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longbed67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WI Posts: 1,415	Re: Grade 8 bolts bulk When possible I always opt for grade 8 even when unnecessary It's cheap insurance! But then again I only pay 3.29 per pound for it at a local farm store (Thiesens). __________________ *Adam* My 1967 C10 - Turbo 250 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485843 (608) 214-8706 Last edited by longbed67; 12-01-2011 at 02:01 PM.

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vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Grade 8 bolts bulk I got all my nuts, bolts, washers, and screws for my burb at a local place here is SoCal. They have everything fastener related, and their prices were fair not unlike Fastenal that caters mainly to businesses so their prices are premium. If you are desperate, google them and give them a call. King Bolt 4680 N Grand Ave Covina, CA 91724 (626) 339-8400 __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

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Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,229	Re: Grade 8 bolts bulk I use grade 8 on everything. I carry my own inventory & get them from Fastenal.

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treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Grade 8 bolts bulk Do you have a Macs Hardware Store? That place is awesome for bolts an stuff like that. It goes by the pound an is very cheap. I'll drive across town to there before anywhere else. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

12-01-2011, 07:29 PM	#21
gysgtc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sutton, WV Posts: 340	Re: Grade 8 bolts bulk Have to agree on using grade 8. I started 2 weeks ago putting my truck back together and thought I would save some money and get grade 5. The second bolt I put in the front cross member broke and I was using an impact that has no torque at all. Went to Fastenal and bought the bag of 25 bolts and nuts. That is why I posted this thread to find some where I don't have to buy 25 at a time or pay $2 a bolt.



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1972CheyenneSuper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ND Posts: 227	Re: Grade 8 bolts bulk Fastenal is a good store. But I started looking for some better deals online and found Allen's Fasteners. I probably spent two-thirds of what I would have at Fastenal when I redid the suspension on my '62 Impala. Most of the Grade 8 stuff is domestic made as well. http://www.allensfasteners.com/searc...rchParamCat=72 __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10 Cheyenne Super - Buckets, A/C, "The 17 Year Revival Project"

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