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Bolts?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Don X, Jun 12, 2018.

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  1. Jun 15, 2018
    Rick Whitson

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    I used stainless carriage bolts, and filed the hole square, where they were exposed, and hex head where they were not seen. Lowes has a good selection of stainless bolts.
     
    Rick Whitson, Jun 15, 2018
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    sterlclan

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    IMHO Most stainless bolts are a one way trip, the thread chews up when trying to remove them.
     
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    Warloch

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    eh, and old farmer trick taught to me by an old farmer (my Granddad)... you drift the hole square and then cut a slot in the top for a screw driver. He made me do it with a hack saw. I use my cut off wheel now days :).

    That's how we replaced the floor plating and mounting on the old Oliver Tractor when I was a kid. Dad and I used the slots when we pulled them off @ 25 years later to help hold them and it worked fine.
     
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    Don X

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    I picked up 4 button hex bolts for the floor area. A little higher profile than a carriage bolt but should do the trick.
     
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    Daryl

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    All Stainless fasteners require anti-seize or they won't come off.
     
    Daryl, Jun 15, 2018
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    sterlclan

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    Even then it’s a crap shoot for me
     
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    Vanguard

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    Marshals Ace Industrial hardware on Miramar is your friend. Just about every nut and bolt under the sun.
     
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    Don X

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    I was in there 3 times last week.
     
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    Wenaha

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    I used stainless pan head, slotted machine screws with anti-seize. Had a hell of a time getting the original bolts out, and did not want to go through that hassle again.
     
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    Rick Whitson

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    As far as galling the threads, I have used a lot of stainless bolts on duct work, yes they will gall without a lube of some kind. I use nickel anti seize, but oil will work too.
     
    Rick Whitson, Jun 23, 2018
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