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Deke736 · 03-17-2013, 05:29 PM

I'm look for some decorative strut tower brace bolts. I have some OEM painted ones from Lupe (overhaulengines) but the paint started flaking off after tightening them after I had to do some brake line work. I have seen some other posts with guys looking for these same type of bolts, but I never saw any answers.

I am looking for some suggestions on options to get a nice looking set of of M8 x 1.25 x 30mm bolts. Anyone changed theirs out? Got any ideas?

Thanks in advance!

steel insane · 03-17-2013, 05:37 PM

I've been thinking about the same thing... found these on eBay...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-METRIC-BO...404#vi-content

Check it out... if you think you might go for it, I'd split the cost with you for 6, since that's all either of us needs.

Deke736 · 03-17-2013, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by steel insane

I've been thinking about the same thing... found these on eBay...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-METRIC-BO...404#vi-content

Check it out... if you think you might go for it, I'd split the cost with you for 6, since that's all either of us needs.

I already bought the ones in your link. They look OK, but they really aren't a very clean finish. If I find some new ones, I am happy to send mine to you.

DrkPhx · 03-17-2013, 06:10 PM

I wouldn't call these decorative; but I used black cap screws when I painted the end caps black. I may go also go with black washers as well.

Skylane765 · 03-17-2013, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Deke736

I'm look for some decorative strut tower brace bolts. I have some OEM painted ones from Lupe (overhaulengines) but the paint started flaking off after tightening them after I had to do some brake line work. I have seen some other posts with guys looking for these same type of bolts, but I never saw any answers.

I am looking for some suggestions on options to get a nice looking set of of M8 x 1.25 x 30mm bolts. Anyone changed theirs out? Got any ideas?

Thanks in advance!

How about SS with Allen heads from Home Depot?

CFD · 03-17-2013, 06:52 PM

Have you thought about using something like Hot Toppers or Snap Caps?

Jarvis59 · 03-17-2013, 06:54 PM

Try "dressupbolts.com"

Deke736 · 03-17-2013, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Skylane765

How about SS with Allen heads from Home Depot?

I'm going to check out my local HD. I checked at Lowe's and they didn't have anything that fit.

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Originally Posted by CFD

Have you thought about using something like Hot Toppers or Snap Caps?

Ohio Speed suggested these to me:

http://ohio-speed.com/p-2570-2010-20...s-6-black.aspx

They seem to be like Hot Toppers. I might try these out.

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Originally Posted by Jarvis59

Try "dressupbolts.com"

They don't have the size listed that I am looking for. I guess I could send them an email. They do have replacement bolts for the rest of the engine bay fender bolts.

I think I am going to try the bolt covers from Ohio Speed if I cannot find the bolts at Home Depot.

CFD · 03-17-2013, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deke736

I'm going to check out my local HD. I checked at Lowe's and they didn't have anything that fit.

Ohio Speed suggested these to me:

http://ohio-speed.com/p-2570-2010-20...s-6-black.aspx

They seem to be like Hot Toppers. I might try these out.

They don't have the size listed that I am looking for. I guess I could send them an email. They do have replacement bolts for the rest of the engine bay fender bolts.

I think I am going to try the bolt covers from Ohio Speed if I cannot find the bolts at Home Depot.

If you think you may decide to do other bolts as well you may want to use Hot Toppers or something similar as they come in many sizes , otherwise, the ones from Ohio Speed look like they will work as well.

tmandoug1 · 03-17-2013, 08:58 PM

Let me know what you find, I am right behind you.

Skylane765 · 03-17-2013, 09:16 PM

Home Depot will have them in the box's that have all the SS metric and SAE.

1MtnGoat · 03-17-2013, 09:22 PM

Check out this thread - post #97. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=228644&page=4 These are SS allen head bolts with custom SS tapered washers.

ScoMac · 03-17-2013, 10:07 PM

Matt, I used APR 12 point stainless on my SS. I believe I am going to do the same when I paint the strut brace.

ScoMac

Mr pogo · 03-17-2013, 10:10 PM

I went with socket head SS bolts, I got mine from Marshalls but HD and Lowes usually have them.

03-17-2013, 05:29 PM	#1
Deke736 COTW 12/3/12 Drives: 2012 Ashen Gray ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glen Carbon, IL Posts: 3,279	Decorative Strut Tower Brace Bolts I'm look for some decorative strut tower brace bolts. I have some OEM painted ones from Lupe (overhaulengines) but the paint started flaking off after tightening them after I had to do some brake line work. I have seen some other posts with guys looking for these same type of bolts, but I never saw any answers. I am looking for some suggestions on options to get a nice looking set of of M8 x 1.25 x 30mm bolts. Anyone changed theirs out? Got any ideas? Thanks in advance! __________________

03-17-2013, 05:37 PM	#2
steel insane Drives: 2012 2LT Black (Vengeance) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: pa Posts: 637	Black bolts? I've been thinking about the same thing... found these on eBay... http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-METRIC-BO...404#vi-content Check it out... if you think you might go for it, I'd split the cost with you for 6, since that's all either of us needs.

03-17-2013, 06:54 PM	#7
Jarvis59 owner/operator VIN 1760 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 259 View My Garage	Try "dressupbolts.com" __________________ "With Great POWER comes Great Responsibility" - Stan Lee

03-17-2013, 09:22 PM	#12
1MtnGoat Drives: '12 SIM ZL1, 1 of 49 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Eastern TN Posts: 459	Check out this thread - post #97. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=228644&page=4 These are SS allen head bolts with custom SS tapered washers. __________________ Under Hood - Painted strut bar ends w/custom Polished Stainless mounting hardware, E2 CC, RotoFab CAI, ZL1 underhood decal, Amsoil oil, Black billet strut covers, Metco pulleys, intercooler reservoir, JRE 75 RWHP package. Chassis - Hawk ceramic brake pads, ZL1 wheel decals, Amsoil fluids Interior - A pillar gauge pod w/Aeroforce Interceptor gauges, Polished ZL1 speaker rings, ZL1 mats and console lid, Custom GPS mount Exterior - 3M clear bra, LED driving lights, PIAA Plasma Ion yellow fog lights, Window tint, CF bowties, Technostalgia sequential tail lights

03-17-2013, 10:07 PM	#13
ScoMac Drives: 2012 VR ZL1 #1817 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Danville, IN Posts: 36	Matt, I used APR 12 point stainless on my SS. I believe I am going to do the same when I paint the strut brace. ScoMac Attached Images

03-17-2013, 06:10 PM	#4
DrkPhx Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 / 2006 TB SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MN Posts: 2,250	I wouldn't call these decorative; but I used black cap screws when I painted the end caps black. I may go also go with black washers as well.

03-17-2013, 06:52 PM	#6
CFD Drives: 2SS/RS L99 BLACK Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Franklin , MA Posts: 6,696	Have you thought about using something like Hot Toppers or Snap Caps?

03-17-2013, 08:58 PM	#10
tmandoug1 Deep Sea Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Fl. Posts: 969 View My Garage	Let me know what you find, I am right behind you.

03-17-2013, 09:16 PM	#11
Skylane765 Drives: ZL1-1LE, Z/28 Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,262 View My Garage	Home Depot will have them in the box's that have all the SS metric and SAE.

03-17-2013, 10:10 PM	#14
Mr pogo Drives: 96 Imp SS, 13 Camaro 2SS AGM Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 327 View My Garage	I went with socket head SS bolts, I got mine from Marshalls but HD and Lowes usually have them.