North Ridge grade 8 hardware kit question??

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04-19-2012 | 06:30 AM

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Prime8

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Hello,

Is there any reason not to use stainless hardware? I luckily have reletives that run a harware distributor and can get stainless cheap.

Thanks,
Gary

As long as its a grade 8 equivalent you should be good. Most people stick to zinc coated steel because stainless is more expensive and doesn't provide a whole lot more benefit. But if you have a connection, go for it.

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04-19-2012 | 07:09 AM

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ASSFROW

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Thank you sir!!

I couldn't think of a drawback, but it's still early and I need coffee!

Thanks again,
Gary

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04-20-2012 | 10:15 AM

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eumel789

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Originally Posted by ASSFROW

Hello,

Is there any reason not to use stainless hardware? I luckily have reletives that run a harware distributor and can get stainless cheap.

Thanks,
Gary

No way! SS bolts are not rated even close to grade 5, and you need grade 8!

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04-20-2012 | 10:41 AM

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Do not use stainless hardware!!

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04-20-2012 | 12:13 PM

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Inko

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My RC Track bar came with the proper sized bolts.

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04-20-2012 | 12:34 PM

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Croce

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I have the RC trackbar and the end that attaches to the frame wouldnt accept a 9/16 bolt

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04-22-2012 | 03:38 AM

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ASSFROW

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Do not use stainless hardware!!

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Thanks for the heads up!!!!

No Stainless.

Gary

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05-07-2012 | 08:39 AM

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Marksteven77

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Does anyone know what (if any) torque settings the bolts should be at? I have the bolt upgrade kit from Northridge and was told to make it "more than hand tight"...is this correct?

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