<VV> RE: caged nut repair/ proper materials

[Louis C. Armer,Jr.]

All these suspension parts are supposed to use Grade 8 bolts, Grade 8 
nuts and (if used) hardened washers.
I don't know if stainless steel has a rating of 8 or more but the 
tensile strength ie shattering of the metal is lower
than regular Grade 8 metal. No I don't remember where or who quoted 
that to me but if you used the Grade 8
items you would insure your safety.

Chuck Armer
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At 12:22 PM 2/1/2006, you wrote:
>From: "Brandes, Guy" <GBrandes at loebermotors.com>
>Subject: FW: <VV> RE: Caged nut repair
>
>What about just using a good lock nut?
>
>Guy Brandes
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>Truth be known, last time I did it I used whatever mismatched used nuts I
>had around the garage. Sure, a lock nut would work. If I was planning ahead
>and had any suspicion of ever pulling it apart again, I would use a
>stainless nut.
>Odds are, you will never have it apart again......right? but what if the
>car gets wrecked and you want to save the suspension........maybe a little
>never seize anyways....
>
>Gary Swiatowy
>
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