SparkyB Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 In an attempt to pimp my car up, I'm considering changing all the suspension bolts on my car over to stainless cap head bolts, only problem is I can't seem to find anywhere that sells 7/16" cap head bolts..... The list at present is... 7/16" UNF 2.5" x20 3" x4 3.75" x2 4" x2 Can anyone suggest a company that can supply these, or should I just stick with hex head (Not as bling ) ?? Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrustyjust Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 I wouldn't use stainless bolts as a replacement for the hi tens bolts on the suspension.You would be hard pushed to find them anyway.Hi tens steel is a great deal stronger than stainless.Why risk a suspension arm failing for the sake of a bit of shiny.I just painted mine over with Hammerite satin paint,stops the galv going white and blends in better with the chassis paint for thet incognito look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 Yep echo what Thrusty says don't recommend stainless as it can work harden become brittle and crack develop in a very short time Perhaps you could get the HT stuff chrome plated dont know if that would be a problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westfieldman Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 Titanium ones for the suspension are around £20 each with a nut Very strong and very shiney A bulk order would reduce the price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Langan Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 I can get those bolts all day long...did I tell you that I live in the USA?...Shipping would be expensive...Anyway, I would agree with my other peers that you don't want stainless...I like the idea of titanium...The strength and weight reduction would cost about the same. Vince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkyB Posted January 22, 2005 Author Share Posted January 22, 2005 Didn't realise Stainless was so brittle .... My main aim is to switch to cap head for the added strength (They are rated at 12.9 from what I've heard) Paul I take it you know where to get Titanium ones then? Please tell Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westfieldman Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 Paul I take it you know where to get Titanium ones then? Please tell From me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Stanton Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 From me Now who's protecting his interests and supplier/client confidentiality Bostin bolts Paul and sooooooooooooooo much lighter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilwillis Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 For a tenner each, I'd want someone round every month to give em a polish as part of the after sales service.... You up for that Paul? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westfieldman Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 Now who's protecting his interests Ask me the spec and I WILL TELL you Neil drop your car round and I will fit the bolts for you no need to polish them just wash them now and again and there about £20 each not a tenner although Dunnell would charge £30 each [like the oil filter with the numbers T cut off] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilux Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 I wouldn't use stainless bolts as a replacement for the hi tens bolts on the suspension Top advice IMO Ahem.... I have seen stainless bolts holding roll bars on etc etc (you know who you are ) Change `em tomorrow....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Stanton Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 I have seen stainless bolts holding roll bars on etc etc But.............................. they're really shiny and look nice I'll get me 8.8's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilux Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 I'll get me 8.8's Its probably me (with all the recent issues I had etc) but one thing I feel really strong on is understanding bolts and how critical the use of the right sort are. In a nasty one you could lose credibility if the car was found to have sub standard fixings on safety critical parts YKIMS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Stanton Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 You're absolutely spot on Hilux Just wait until you need to explain to to someone who's only interest is in "how shiny" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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