Stainless Trailing Arm Bolts
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Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Clovis CA
Yep, stainless can sieze, most people don't know to use anti-sieze or bar soap on them first,it keeps the threads from heating and locking up,only seems to be a problem on the first use, after that your good. Another very good source is Totally Stainless or http://www.mmsacc-stainless.com. I spend the extra $ to buy the best and easiest to clean.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Cortlandt Manor New York
Use standard grade 8 with never sieze. The bolts you are taking out sat there for 30+ years subject to water, salt, and all sorts of elements. Unless you expect to subject your vette to those conditions over the next 30 years I would not worry about them seizing. I would worry about them being stainless and not strong enough to take the abuse.
Burning Brakes
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From: Sherwood Park AB
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Joined: May 2000
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From: Clearwater FL
I don't think that you will find the SS bolts shearing at all. Most of the concern with SS t-arms bolts(at least on our end) is that in the case of an accident, the SS bolts will shear/fracture quicker.
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Duvall, WA
Has anyone ever had a problem with a trailing arm bolt being plated too thickly? My step-son and I spend the better part of 90 minutes trying to get the bolt to go through the trailing arm. Finally, I pulled it out and tried to push it through the trailing arm that hadn't been installed yet. I would have had to hammer it through. There is no way the long handle needle nose pliers were going to get it through. Then I got the other bolt and it slid right in. It took about 5 minutes to get that bolt through the frame and trailing arm. Guess I'll have to get another bolt.
