Im Dumb, what bolts for my bull bar?

[threedogs]

Must be a "Q" thing lol

[GUtsy ute]

High tensile steel is 8.8 t the normal is 7 i think. Normally they're black steel but the zinc coated ones are silver so they don't rust as fast. Stainless would be better coz they're a bit stronger but will cause electrolysis (rust). But when you go to the bolt shop ask to try it in the chassis first to make sure you've got the right thread pitch!

Not looking for an argument, but don't use use ordinary stainless bolts, as they are actually weaker than mild steel bolts.

[Alitis007]

Not looking for an argument, but don't use use ordinary stainless bolts, as they are actually weaker than mild steel bolts.

I didn't know that about stainless bolts, i was going by 3mm stainless 304 plate is as strong as 5mm mild steel. Cheers for the heads up mate!!

[taslucas]

Not looking for an argument, but don't use use ordinary stainless bolts, as they are actually weaker than mild steel bolts.

I actualy thought that but i then thought i must have been wrong lol. Stainless is more brittle

[BigRAWesty]

Stainless is infact softer than mild steel..
Its the compound of which its made that makes it feel stiffer and heavier.
Once stainless is heated and cooled it becomes more brittle. That's why you have to be careful not to work harden stainless when drilling.. slow and steady and lots of fluid..

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories

[taslucas]

thats what she said

[Alitis007]

I only had three bolts on the old alloy bar and they were cr@ped out anyway. Ill grab some tomorrow, cheers for the help georgina

You shmuck Lucy the whole point of getting the bolts was for you to get the thickness, length and thread pitch!! And no dramas any time!!

[Clunk]

Well I'm glad I didn't see this thread earlier otherwise I would have given you the right answer but now, I just can't be fecked roflmfao

Don't slap it, tap it!!!!

[bugster]

can i suggest you go for GR8.8 galvanized bolts , these have a coating of around 50 microns of zinc, the zinc bolts only have about 5 microns and will rust quicly when exposed to the elements

[taslucas]

got an m14 - 1.5 bolt today to test the captive nuts in the bar. No go, its too thick. The bar looks like and ARB but im not %100 sure. Would all ARB bars have the same size bolts?