02-07-2010, 11:08 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Golden Isles,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Butler Cobra. 350 Chevy Engine, blueprinted, heads cc'd, ported, polished, manifolds matched, big valves, 1.6 roller rockers, TB Injected, mild cam, MSD crank trigger electronic ignition. TKO-600 transmission. XKE Jaguar rear. IFS by Fast Cars
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XKE Jaguar coil-Over stainless steel mounting bolts
I'm trying to use as much stainless steel hardware as possible in non critical and low stress areas.
Now that I'm finished with mounting the Jaguar IRS into the car. I have the option of long 5/8" diameter grade 5 or grade 8 bolts for bolting the coil-over shocks between the chassis and control arms.
I'm thinking that 5/8" 304 Stainless steel should be tough enough to handle the task. I have a lathe and can machine UNF threads on 5/8" SS shaft. This along with SS washers & SS nuts will be nice and clean.
What about safety? Do you guys & Gals think that SS is strong enough for this application. There is after all only about 650 to 700 lbs of static load/shear being placed on the bolt. But what happens when you hit a big bump?
Would love to hear back.
Thanks,
Arthur
Last edited by lal Naja; 02-07-2010 at 11:11 AM..
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