What bolts for Suspension parts

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Re: What bolts for Suspension parts

Post by tut » Fri Jun 22, 2012 8:58 pm

Even simpler, a screw has a pointy end......

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Re: What bolts for Suspension parts

Post by Rich H » Fri Jun 22, 2012 9:09 pm

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Re: What bolts for Suspension parts

Post by woody » Fri Jun 22, 2012 9:41 pm

Rich H wrote:A bolt has a specified thread; a screw does not. Regularly argued at work....

Remember that a bolt might be acting as the weak point in the system too, so an 8.8 bolt might fracture (not shear - another argument) before damage is doen elsewhere.

Would disagree. Alan's definition fits how our manuals describe parts./raucous Friday night faction.
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Re: What bolts for Suspension parts

Post by Gourlay83 » Fri Jun 22, 2012 10:20 pm

woody wrote:
Rich H wrote:A bolt has a specified thread; a screw does not. Regularly argued at work....

Remember that a bolt might be acting as the weak point in the system too, so an 8.8 bolt might fracture (not shear - another argument) before damage is doen elsewhere.

Would disagree. Alan's definition fits how our manuals describe parts./raucous Friday night faction.
So would I, i'll dig out which spec I read it in. I have a post-it note in the page as we also argue about this at work. :D
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Re: What bolts for Suspension parts

Post by Mikie711 » Fri Jun 22, 2012 11:32 pm

Personally, I think you lot need to get out more :roll:
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Re: What bolts for Suspension parts

Post by campbell » Fri Jun 22, 2012 11:42 pm

I'm with Mikie.

I was out tonight.

Until about 8pm.

Big night, man...
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