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Old Jul 10, 2017 | 10:20 PM
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I use ARP stock SS bolts. Like the hex tops as you can but an open end wrench..

Stock ARPs are pretty shinny.. Bike needs a wash..




I buy from Summit but there are other places that are cheaper..

1 3/4 @ $18.02 for a pack of 5

1 1/4 @ $12.64 for a pack of 5

Need to buy 2 packs but you have 4 bolts left over for $62.. Free shipping on orders over $99..
 
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Old Jul 10, 2017 | 11:09 PM
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Like Max said, bulk ARP fasteners from Jegs or Summit.

For no-waste kits, Alloyboltz does a real nice job. They take the already fine finish of the standard ARP stainless to a higher level (even on the normal kits) and provide only what's needed for the job.

I don't think they list a rocker box (only) kit, but if you call them they'll put one together for you.

https://alloyboltz.com/catalog/index...a8ik5rr7lijvp1
 
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Old Jul 10, 2017 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by cggorman
Like Max said, bulk ARP fasteners from Jegs or Summit.

For no-waste kits, Alloyboltz does a real nice job. They take the already fine finish of the standard ARP stainless to a higher level (even on the normal kits) and provide only what's needed for the job.

I don't think they list a rocker box (only) kit, but if you call them they'll put one together for you.

https://alloyboltz.com/catalog/index...a8ik5rr7lijvp1
Good stuff..

If you want the ultimate in head bolts..

http://www.depss.com/kits.php/43/Hea..._Applications/

These guys sell arp plus have head bolts..
 
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Old Jul 11, 2017 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Max Headflow
Good stuff..

If you want the ultimate in head bolts..

http://www.depss.com/kits.php/43/Hea..._Applications/

These guys sell arp plus have head bolts..
I looked at those... I kind of wish I had used them, but I chickened out (probably for no reason) when I read some tales of woe regarding stainless head bolts...
 
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Old Jul 11, 2017 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by robbyville
Wow looking fantastic! How was it getting the rear cylinder buttoned up for you?
Drove me crazy!
It was a giant pain in the ***, and I hope it's okay... I was able to fit a tiny, cheap, chinese 1/4" torque wrench on the left side, but it didn't have values high enough. So... I first brought everything (in the right sequence) up to the max value of that wrench, then I used a "proper" torque wrench where it fit. I paid attention to how much further each bolt had to rotate before hitting the right value (which was about a 1/4 turn), and I just turned the ones I couldn't reach the same amount with a small ratchet. Hopefully nothing warps. I couldn't think of anything else to do.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2017 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by misfitJason
Can you post me a link of where to get those rocker box bolts. I could use a set. Please and thank you

By the way....I am a huge misfits fan!
Chris beat me to it with the link... They shipped quickly, and the sets are very nicely put together. As Max pointed out, there are less expensive ways to accomplish they same way, but no complaints here...

I'll PM you at some point or put something in "Off Topic..." I have some history with the Misfits in a remote past life... Mostly in the Glenn/Jerry/Bobby/Joey era...
 
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Old Jul 11, 2017 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Max Headflow
I use ARP stock SS bolts. Like the hex tops as you can but an open end wrench..

Stock ARPs are pretty shinny.. Bike needs a wash..
Mine needs a really thorough scrubbing! I thought about the inconvenience of the 12-pointers, but... Cars are convenient...
 
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Old Jul 11, 2017 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by F86
I looked at those... I kind of wish I had used them, but I chickened out (probably for no reason) when I read some tales of woe regarding stainless head bolts...
Not sure what the issue is, I've had in and out of 5-6 times without issue..
 
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Old Jul 11, 2017 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Max Headflow
Not sure what the issue is, I've had in and out of 5-6 times without issue..
I should've gotten them! Oh well...
 
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Old Jul 11, 2017 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by F86
It was a giant pain in the ***, and I hope it's okay... I was able to fit a tiny, cheap, chinese 1/4" torque wrench on the left side, but it didn't have values high enough. So... I first brought everything (in the right sequence) up to the max value of that wrench, then I used a "proper" torque wrench where it fit. I paid attention to how much further each bolt had to rotate before hitting the right value (which was about a 1/4 turn), and I just turned the ones I couldn't reach the same amount with a small ratchet. Hopefully nothing warps. I couldn't think of anything else to do.
Well you're already better off than me! I followed the sequences but could not get a torque on them so I basically did it by feel using the other side's which were torqued as an example.
 
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