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Any opinions regarding bolts? Today for shock installation, later who knows. I've heard that SS bolts are brittle. Opinions please!!! Howard in beautiful west Michigan
.... If you use SS, you have an issue of galling if you screw them into a different type of metal without some kind of thread coating on them....
I agree, the Grade 8 plating does not survive on new bolts. I use SS on non-structural areas only (fenders, dash screws, etc.).
I've noticed that too from locally sourced Grade 8. Is there a better place to get them?
Cadmium plating is great and very durable when it is properly applied. Unfortunately it is becoming harder to find quality hardware not infiltrated by the Chinese knock-offs.