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no moa · 12-30-2011, 03:15 PM

I'm bolting the front suspension crossmember back into my truck, i have been searching for new hardware, but has anyone used the old ones?

Mine i assume are Grade 8, they are in very good shape, no damage or rust, they are grimmy. I was just wondering, as they don't make bolts like they used to, these are probably good for another 40 years with some clean up and paint.

What do ya think? This won't be a DD or a show truck.

jimmydean · 12-30-2011, 03:43 PM

I get all new hardware from Ace. They have everything in grade 8 in every type of bolt you can imagine. It's such a minimal expense that I know I would never have to worry about.

no moa · 12-30-2011, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmydean

I get all new hardware from Ace. They have everything in grade 8 in every type of bolt you can imagine. It's such a minimal expense that I know I would never have to worry about.

Good point. we (my work) bought out a True Value hardware store 4 years ago, and got all the hardware, i sold alot of it, but kept the grade 5 and some 8 stuff for my build. Unfortuantly the grade 8 stuff is to big and long for the engine cradle. Guess i need to bite the bullet.

SCOTI · 12-30-2011, 04:51 PM

Cleaning it up for re-use is fine.

no moa · 12-30-2011, 04:54 PM

Went over and just spent $30 on new bolts and locking nuts. DAMN!!! lol The rest of the bolts are coming out of my grade 5 stash. Well except for the leafs and stuff, those will be large grade 8.

12-30-2011, 03:15 PM	#1
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Bolts I'm bolting the front suspension crossmember back into my truck, i have been searching for new hardware, but has anyone used the old ones? Mine i assume are Grade 8, they are in very good shape, no damage or rust, they are grimmy. I was just wondering, as they don't make bolts like they used to, these are probably good for another 40 years with some clean up and paint. What do ya think? This won't be a DD or a show truck. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

12-30-2011, 03:43 PM	#2
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Bolts I get all new hardware from Ace. They have everything in grade 8 in every type of bolt you can imagine. It's such a minimal expense that I know I would never have to worry about. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

12-30-2011, 04:51 PM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: Bolts Cleaning it up for re-use is fine. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

12-30-2011, 04:54 PM	#5
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Bolts Went over and just spent $30 on new bolts and locking nuts. DAMN!!! lol The rest of the bolts are coming out of my grade 5 stash. Well except for the leafs and stuff, those will be large grade 8. __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.



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