Stainless U-Bolts?????

[rob07002]

Does anyone know who else sells them besides DSE?

Don't get me wrong, I think their parts are top notch, but $200 for a set seems high.

[esc1]

Totally Stainless.

[CarlC]

Using a stainless fastener in a structural application would make me pretty nervous, especially one that holds the back end of a car together.

[rob07002]

Using a stainless fastener in a structural application would make me pretty nervous, especially one that holds the back end of a car together.

Thanks esc1, I'll look into them.

Carl, I hear what your saying, but DSE has them and claim to be stronger then grade 8 if I remember correctly, so I figure if it's the right tensile strength it would be ok.

[fast Ed]

Using a stainless fastener in a structural application would make me pretty nervous, especially one that holds the back end of a car together.

+1 ... I thought that stainless fasteners were too brittle for using on suspension and steering?


cheers
Ed N.

[eville]

People are often confused by the statement:

Harder does not always mean stronger.

[MrQuick]

If its designed for the purpose then it should be safe. Waste of money and risk of failure in my opinion.

[chicane67]

Stainless U bolts... ?? :scared:

Those are for check writers that will never use a car to its ability. Great for Pro-Bling...

[rob07002]

ok, stainless u-bolts are off the table.

Thanks to everyone for their input. I'll go with the zinc DSE ones.