kasturbo

I'm looking for lower shock bolts that are stronger then the standard 8.8 class that came on our cars. Anyone have a good source? I've tried all of the local hardware and part stores.

cruise98

Kevin:

Have you tried a motorcycle shop? There is probably a fastener supply shop in town that can get what you want. Metrics can be a real pain to track down. Fastenal can order whatever you want, but I am not sure if they are in Hilliard.

Perry 951

Kevin -

Try Jegs. They had a good selection the last time I was there.

kasturbo

Thanks guys, I didn't think about Jegs. I wonder if ARP makes what I'm looking for.

Perry 951

ARP = $$$$

I have rod bolts you would think are solid gold!

kasturbo

I wouldn't expect anything less out of that motor you built.

Perry 951

What are you looking for? I have a place down the street from my home that has gobs of metric grade 12 fasteners. Most are allen head, but I can get normal hex tops if needed. (I prefer the allen heads for smaller bolts)

kasturbo

I need a 14mx90m hex or allen head. It needs to have the fine 1.5 thread pattern and at least a 10.9 strength class. These are for the lower shock bolts in the rear. I'm upgrading to coil overs and removing the torsion bars. So I would be more comfortable with a little stronger bolt holding the weight of the car. You'd be the man if you could find it. I've looked every where.

art

I bought all of the new bolts for my trans rebuild from Mcmaster-Carr which is an industrial supply house. They have most things in all grades. They have a website, but it helps to have the catalog for part#'s

Art

Michael Weinstein

Ace Hardware and Lowe's have grade 8 hardware. Paragon Products has a kit containing a good assortment of the typically used nuts, bolts, and washers.

Whoops, just noticed that you said stronger than grade 8.

kasturbo

I'm pulling my hair out here. Everyone has a bolt on each side of what I need but not the actual size that I need. I found a place that will make the bolt for $95.

Dave E

Did you consider the Racer's edge adapter? Pricey but specific for what you're doing.

Perry 951

Kevin -

I'll run down the street and see if they have what you need.

kasturbo

Yes I have considered that. The problem there being that those are a 1/2" adapters and the hole is 14mm. I may just have TrueChoice put a 1/2" bearing back in the shock and go the adapter route. True Choice is also talking about building me an adapter.

Perry 951

Kevin -

No dice on the bolts. The biggest they had in 1.5 thread was a M14X60.

Looks like mail order is in your future. Good luck. BTW... step it up to grade 12. Better safe than sorry.