Docking hardware bolts
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Docking hardware bolts
After extending my hardware out to attach bags and bar, my 2.25 length chrome bolts only utilize 3/4 the threads inside the mounting plate under the fender. Will this be sufficiant? A 2.5 bolt will be exactly to the end of the threads in the plate but I can't find any button head bolts that length or 2.75 anywhere except special order online. I do have summit racing a few miles away and can get polished 12pt stainless at 2.5 and 2.75 but I'm trying to make it look the same. Thoughts?
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Ace Hardware is a good bet.
But generally, if you have the threads of a bolt into a plate or nut,, equal too or greater then the diameter of the bolt your good.
So 1/2" needs 1/2",, 3/4 needs 3/4,, etc,,
Those are 5/16" right? Your almost 2 and a 1/2 times diameter, Your good.
Those plate studs are long like that to access the strut as a guide,, not for extra holding power.
Some Locktite won't hurt anything,,
But generally, if you have the threads of a bolt into a plate or nut,, equal too or greater then the diameter of the bolt your good.
So 1/2" needs 1/2",, 3/4 needs 3/4,, etc,,
Those are 5/16" right? Your almost 2 and a 1/2 times diameter, Your good.
Those plate studs are long like that to access the strut as a guide,, not for extra holding power.
Some Locktite won't hurt anything,,
Last edited by JohnMn; Jan 3, 2016 at 01:34 PM.
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It's 3/8-16. Dealer can only get button head to 2 I think he said. Chrome regular bolts he can get longer. Ace has regular chrome. Not the buttonhead. I can order online but its like 5 bucks a bolt plus shipping. I was just unsure if the 2.25 going in more then halfway would be safe with threadlocker.
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Your call.
If it was my issue I wouldn't worry a bit. I'd just keep an eye out for the bolts I want.
If you know somebody in the Machine Shop business,, ask them about nut's an bolt's and strength an such.
If it was my issue I wouldn't worry a bit. I'd just keep an eye out for the bolts I want.
If you know somebody in the Machine Shop business,, ask them about nut's an bolt's and strength an such.
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Thanks guys. Kinda had a second thought when I went into the garage and saw my iron headed SBC hanging off the tips of four 3/8 bolts on the engine stand.... The button head bolts I have are grade 5 but should be more then efficient for what I'm doing.
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