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Originally Posted by bobcowan
Both of these statements are false.
Just because it is a suspension component, does not mean it must be a grade 8 fastner. Go back and read the original post. You should choose the proper fastner for the specific application. A "one size fits all" way of thinking will cause problems. Using a grade 8 bolt in a single shear application is not a good idea; it will flex, and eventually fracture.
Stainless hardware is not the weakest. Ungraded fastners are the weakest, regardless of the material they are made of. You can buy grade 8 SS, and they have the same strength as every other grade 8 fastner.
As said above more than once, if you have not read Carroll Smith's book(s), you should. You'll find it very enlightening. At least, I did.
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his book is written 40 years ago and the whole world including metals has changed along with it.....you state exceptions in which i too agree on. it sounds as if we do agree but you can't resist a good argument if though the talking points are identical.
i think scoober has stated it as it should be.......nuf said....