Bolts/Nuts for motor stand & mounts

[mbgmike]

Originally Posted by crazy longhorn

Grade 5 vs 8 comes up from time to time, & you will hear many opinions on the subject......but the FACT is that the engine mount bolts,engine stand bolts, & ALL of the suspension bolts (including the front crossmember) ARE in FACT grade 8 from the FACTORY Now those "bean counters would not have spent those extra pennies on thos fasteners if they didnt "feel" that they were needed! Most of this discussion come up on suspension parts......and dammit, every aftermarket drop kit(shackels/brackets/ect) comes furnished with grade 8 hardware. Do you need grade 8 fasteners on the engine stand for overhaul? Probably not.....but the softer bolts can strip/ buggar streads easier. IMO, the grade 8's are worth the extra cash. You will also have guys argue that the 8's are more prown to snapping under tension/shear loads.....THATS BS! The 8's will handle much more loads on both tension & shear.......crazyL

THATS BS! I agree one hundred percent. If someone is really worried use some ARP bolts