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aaron6

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Hi all I was looking at fitting a strut brace. Does anyone know what diameter, length and grade of bolt to use? I got access to bolts so it's just what to get. Smile

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Posted 12th Sep 2012 at 13:27
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A guy on here supplies people with "12.9 grade high tensil socket cap bolts".

Not sure what dia etc but his thread is here..

MrSwampys bolts

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Posted 12th Sep 2012 at 13:46
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just get the bolts about 5mm longer than the ones in the strut tops now

m8x20 should be plenty

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Posted 12th Sep 2012 at 13:47
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Yup, std ht m8 setscrews with a washer, local nut n bolt shop (or a mate that works for one). Ftw.

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Posted 12th Sep 2012 at 14:12
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Go for M8x25 if fitting a brace.

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Posted 12th Sep 2012 at 14:20
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M8 x 25 is too long it fouls the strut pan
Posted 12th Sep 2012 at 14:23
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mr swampy s16 wrote:
M8 x 25 is too long it fouls the strut pan


Use another washer or cut the bolt down then Dunno LOL

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Posted 12th Sep 2012 at 14:25
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mr swampy s16 wrote:
M8 x 25 is too long it fouls the strut pan
How much are your bolts mate? Smile

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Posted 12th Sep 2012 at 23:05
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I bought a box of 100 several years ago for less than 6 were delivered.

Still got about 90 left LOL

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    • Posted 12th Sep 2012 at 23:07
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    daveyboy wrote:
    mr swampy s16 wrote:
    M8 x 25 is too long it fouls the strut pan


    Use another washer or cut the bolt down then Dunno LOL
    or just ones that are the correct length??? Wink
    Posted 12th Sep 2012 at 23:33
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    mr swampy s16 wrote:
    daveyboy wrote:
    mr swampy s16 wrote:
    M8 x 25 is too long it fouls the strut pan


    Use another washer or cut the bolt down then Dunno LOL
    or just ones that are the correct length??? Wink


    There you go, with your conventional thinking Razz LOL

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    Posted 13th Sep 2012 at 00:11
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    M8x20 should be the ones you're after Aaron. Yes

    Like Dan, I too bought a bag of 100 last year for a job and still got 90 or so left. LOL

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    Posted 13th Sep 2012 at 16:15
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    aaron6

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    Send us 6 down stan! Smile

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    Posted 13th Sep 2012 at 18:38
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    dangti6

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    stan_306gti6 wrote:

    Like Dan, I too bought a bag of 100 last year for a job and still got 90 or so left. LOL


    Even the 6 you actually used on the car have never left the garage.

    Badum!

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    aaron6

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    Tshh... LOL

    Would you sell bolts Dan?

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    Posted 13th Sep 2012 at 18:59
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    dangti6

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    Do you not have a Screwfix or the likes near you? Even Wilkinson's sell small bags of bolts. B&Q and Wicks will do the same.

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    • Posted 13th Sep 2012 at 19:01
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    aaron6

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    I'll check round this weekend. It seems at work we have only A2 and A4 stainless bolts and 8.8 zinc coated ones.

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    Posted 13th Sep 2012 at 19:38
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    dangti6

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    The standard bolts are 8.8's are they not?

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    swiftyboi006

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    dangti6 wrote:
    stan_306gti6 wrote:

    Like Dan, I too bought a bag of 100 last year for a job and still got 90 or so left. LOL


    Even the 6 you actually used on the car have never left the garage.

    Badum!
    Laugh my ass off

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    welshpug!

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    yep, 8.8's will be fine.

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    Posted 13th Sep 2012 at 20:58
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    aaron6

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    Fair enough, I'll use some from work as they will be okay. M8x20. Cool, should look good in a nice zinc coating. Smile
    Cheers boys. Smile

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    Posted 13th Sep 2012 at 21:42
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    jord294

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    Jesus! Can't believe this topic went on for so long Huh?

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    Posted 13th Sep 2012 at 22:33
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    jord294 wrote:
    Jesus! Can't believe this topic went on for so many long Huh?


    Good effort, but one thread - multiple posts.

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    jord294

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    dangti6 wrote:
    jord294 wrote:
    Jesus! Can't believe this topic went on for so long Huh?


    Good effort, but one thread - multiple posts.


    Yes. One thread, too many posts LOL

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    dangti6 wrote:
    stan_306gti6 wrote:

    Like Dan, I too bought a bag of 100 last year for a job and still got 90 or so left. LOL


    Even the 6 you actually used on the car have never left the garage.

    Badum!


    I actually fitted them at the beginning of 2011, so yes they did get road use for around 6 months last year...Razz

    However, for the last 12 months they haven't left the garage I'll give you that. LOL

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