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Old 08-05-2008, 03:21 PM   #1
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Ball Joint Question?

Does Anyone Know What Grade Bolt The Upper Ball Joint Bolts Are?
5 Or 8....... Thanks
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Old 08-05-2008, 05:43 PM   #2
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Re: Ball Joint Question?

if you need to buy them, why not just get 8?
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Old 08-05-2008, 05:44 PM   #3
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Re: Ball Joint Question?

Not really a place to cut corners, go grade 8.
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Old 08-05-2008, 07:44 PM   #4
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Re: Ball Joint Question?

The bolts that came with my Moog ball joints are 5/16-24 X 1" grade 8.
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Old 08-11-2008, 11:02 PM   #5
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No reason to NOT use grade 8 on suspension or drive line.
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