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Old 09-28-2007, 10:01 AM   #1
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hardware question for suspension stuff

This is kind of a weird question:

I've been using grade 8 hardware for my suspension from Tractor Supply - the gold colored stuff. My question is where do I get hardware that is silver in color? Is the grade 5 good enough or is there silver colored grade 8?
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Old 09-28-2007, 11:32 AM   #2
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Re: hardware question for suspension stuff

'Gold' = yellow zinc plating
'Silver' = bright zinc plating

The only place I know to get bright zinc GRADE 8 is from a bolt supply house. For the high-end budget/build, stainless steel GRADE 8 hardware is available too.
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Old 09-28-2007, 11:44 AM   #3
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Re: hardware question for suspension stuff

Or go to Atwoods & get blue grade 8... wink
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Old 09-28-2007, 01:28 PM   #4
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Re: hardware question for suspension stuff

I wouldn't use grade 5 on any of the chassis stuff cheap insurance
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