NW Challenge Trip Report!!!

[ryan-in-oregon]

m14x80 TP2,0 You'll need a fender washer too. The original is part of the bolt and to get it off you will need to cut the head of the bolt off...

 

[jesus_man]

Cool, I need to make an order from mcaster.com anyway.

J.D.

 

[blackforestham]

Thanks for the heads-up on the bolt size Ryan. I'm not sure that I understand the grade rating on metric bolts though?? I'll talk to my specialty bolt guy and get the scoop. I'd like to upgrade the rating if possible.

 

[ryan-in-oregon]

This site kinda explains the ratings of each bolt.
http://www.roymech.co.uk/Useful_Tables/Screws/Strength.htm
I haven't upgraded myself yet but I figure that it is a good weekend project.

 

[blackforestham]

The charts seems wacky?? I just hope that this upgrade doesn't turn into one of those "don't fix it if it ain't broke" type of things for me. I can almost guarantee I'll snap one off and be in the same boat as you were!! I'll try to do this over the weekend. I haven't had a wrench in my hand or dirt in my teeth for a while now - I suppose I'm due.

 

[ryan-in-oregon]

Well if you do at least you are in the comfort of your driveway and not 400+ miles from home!!!

 

[blackforestham]

Well if you do at least you are in the comfort of your driveway and not 400+ miles from home!!!

Tru dat.

 

[SoCal LR3]

Cool, I need to make an order from mcaster.com anyway.

J.D.

that's mcmaster.com, right?

i found the following possible match:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/116/3140/=8z43ub
p/n 91310A792 (class 10.9)

did not see an option for class 12.9 but maybe i missed it.

 

[jesus_man]

Oops, yeah mcmaster.com. I will look here soon and see if I find anything stronger.

J.D.

 

[Houm_WA]

Ryan, or anyone who can validate the correct P/N for the uprated bold....please post the sourcing information (location, part number, price, etc) when available?

This seems like a no-brainer upgrade.