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grade 5 bolt on driveshaft??

Big Rig

Sr. Member
Joined
Aug 19, 2005
Messages
453
Loc.
San Diego, CA
my driveshaft took a dump the other day and i lost one of the bolts. can i replace it with a grade 5 bolt? thanks.
~Pedro
 

broncnaz

Bronco Guru
Joined
May 22, 2003
Messages
24,342
Grade 5 should be fine I believe thats all they used for stock bolts Grade 8's are a little stronger but if you break one of them they are a PITA to get out. Stronger is not always better
 

Gummi Bear

Bronco Guru
Joined
Jul 8, 2003
Messages
3,647
I've no idea what mine are grade wise.:-[

I buy new bolt kits from the driveline shop. Genuine Spicer parts.
 
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