Strut Rod bolts

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  1. safado

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    Hey Fellas, I was curious on what some have done when they need new Strut rod to lower control arm bolts? the ones I have the splines and threads are FUBAR.. I see the replacement bolts are like 40 bux... Has anyone just used regular say grade 8 bolts with good results?
     
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    I don't see why a good grade 8 bolt won't work...

    AFAIK the splines are mostly for holding the bolt so work on assembly line is quicker...
     
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    Did grade 8's on a friends Mustang and as far as I know they are still there.
     
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    Thats what I am going to do.. just torque them to spec..
     
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