Replacing suspension bolts
Discussion
Hi,
I've got a bit of a problem with my project. After removing the Trailing arms etc and having them shotblasted and repainted, I took the old Bolts (which are threaded into the Chassis) to get them replaced. Fair play to the bloke in the fixings shop, he measured the thread and compared them, but upon trying them in the holes, it seems they don't want to go in (they "start" but then will not tighten anymore by hand). I've no idea why this is but as the old bolts are 30+ years old, will it be ok to re use them?.
They're a fine thread, Metric, on an 80's Jap Saloon.
Secondly, I was going to use Stainless bolts but was informed that Stainless has a lower tensile strength than regular steel (and as such is not suitable), but they can also seize in easier, so instead of going for aesthetics it's best to use regular Steel.
Thanks for any advice,
Cheers,
Pete
I've got a bit of a problem with my project. After removing the Trailing arms etc and having them shotblasted and repainted, I took the old Bolts (which are threaded into the Chassis) to get them replaced. Fair play to the bloke in the fixings shop, he measured the thread and compared them, but upon trying them in the holes, it seems they don't want to go in (they "start" but then will not tighten anymore by hand). I've no idea why this is but as the old bolts are 30+ years old, will it be ok to re use them?.
They're a fine thread, Metric, on an 80's Jap Saloon.
Secondly, I was going to use Stainless bolts but was informed that Stainless has a lower tensile strength than regular steel (and as such is not suitable), but they can also seize in easier, so instead of going for aesthetics it's best to use regular Steel.
Thanks for any advice,
Cheers,
Pete
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