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Camarotobeornottobe · 03-26-2015, 12:08 PM

EDIT: I found this guy on Ebay. When I reached out to him, he was very responsive. He said he would do 6 powder coated button head bolts (M8x1.25x35mm) and 6 matching washers for $10 shipped. He can do red, blue, white, or black. They don't look quite as good as the OPs, but much cheaper.

http://www.route66mods.com/powder-coated-bolts.html

nancygrl · 03-26-2015, 01:28 PM

Are the aluminum allen bolts strong enough for the strut bar?

Camarotobeornottobe · 03-26-2015, 02:07 PM

I'm not sure about the aluminum - guess that would depend on whether the STB is functional or cosmetic ... and there are plenty of threads running that argument.

The Route66mods bolts are powder coated steel, so that might be the safer way to go.

BIO-HAZARD · 03-26-2015, 02:17 PM

Hey don't feel bad I have been looking for a Black Socket Head Cap Screw this size for weeks . M8 1.25 16mm ,but the head size has to be 3/8 inch across... these go on the outside of my wheels , I need 100 of them .

bannonm · 03-26-2015, 02:44 PM

While I like the look of the cone tops, not liking the idea of using aluminum bolts for something that is being constantly stressed. So you could just substitute steel socket cap bolts and use a plastic topper to cover the exposed head of the bolt. I saw them in gloss black plastic. It just sits on top of the bolt head and is friction fit inside the allen. Gives it a slight dome look.

Or use the stock bolts and just put a pop top on them. You can get these at just about any motorcycle shop. I've used chrome ones on my Harley, and my dealer had them in black as well. Think they are less than a $1 a piece.

CALLAWAY11 · 03-26-2015, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bannonm

While I like the look of the cone tops, not liking the idea of using aluminum bolts for something that is being constantly stressed. So you could just substitute steel socket cap bolts and use a plastic topper to cover the exposed head of the bolt. I saw them in gloss black plastic. It just sits on top of the bolt head and is friction fit inside the allen. Gives it a slight dome look.

Or use the stock bolts and just put a pop top on them. You can get these at just about any motorcycle shop. I've used chrome ones on my Harley, and my dealer had them in black as well. Think they are less than a $1 a piece.

I like that look too. And I agree with you about the aluminum. But so far so good, we shall see overtime.

BIO-HAZARD · 03-27-2015, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Camarotobeornottobe

EDIT: I found this guy on Ebay. When I reached out to him, he was very responsive. He said he would do 6 powder coated button head bolts (M8x1.25x35mm) and 6 matching washers for $10 shipped. He can do red, blue, white, or black. They don't look quite as good as the OPs, but much cheaper.

http://www.route66mods.com/powder-coated-bolts.html

Thanks for the link to route66mods@gmail.commods.

I have talked to Stan today after a few e-mails last night, What a great guy to deal with. Goes above & beyond to help you..

So he milled some Stainless M8 1.25 16 mm bolts down for me , so the heads are 3/8 of an inch across . Powder coated gloss black , sending me a sample to try out, if everything is good , then he'll make a 100 of them for me. .

I really hope this works out.

So if anyone needs something done reach out to him . I told him he might be getting a lot of work now the camaro board has his web site..lol

jayno20 · 05-20-2016, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIO-HAZARD

Thanks for the link to route66mods@gmail.commods.

I have talked to Stan today after a few e-mails last night, What a great guy to deal with. Goes above & beyond to help you..

So he milled some Stainless M8 1.25 16 mm bolts down for me , so the heads are 3/8 of an inch across . Powder coated gloss black , sending me a sample to try out, if everything is good , then he'll make a 100 of them for me. .

I really hope this works out.

So if anyone needs something done reach out to him . I told him he might be getting a lot of work now the camaro board has his web site..lol

Did these work for you?

JLSuperfly · 05-20-2016, 03:14 PM

Looks awesome.

FloridaBill · 05-20-2016, 03:16 PM

That's awesome, I would love to get bolts like that to replace mine. The bolts that come with the bar are lame.

Tunamanz · 05-20-2016, 04:10 PM

Jims East Coast Customz in Binghamton NY does awesome work at a great price as well. Has a huge tank to handle all size pieces. I mailed all my stuff to him from Florida and Vinman went directly to his shop to have work done. We both have the same bolt setup as well. Prices in Florida for Hydrodipping was ridiculous!

Looks Good!

vinman · 05-20-2016, 08:21 PM

Thanks for the info on those bolts by the way!!! This is how mine turned out \m/

Whoomba · 05-20-2016, 11:43 PM

Got some of the same washers when I painted my brace. Got the bolts at Home Depot. Really finishes off the look.

Lio Martinez · 06-23-2016, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by vinman

Thanks for the info on those bolts by the way!!! This is how mine turned out \m/

The bolts and washers you got them at Pro-bolt correct ? What under the washer? Is it another flat washer ?

03-26-2015, 01:28 PM	#30
nancygrl 銀幽霊 Drives: '17 Z71 Truck Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: G'boro, NC Posts: 2,599	Are the aluminum allen bolts strong enough for the strut bar? __________________ Previous rides: '17 ZL1 M6,'16 2SS/A8, '15 1SS/1LE/M6, '13 Hotwheels RS, '11 2SS/M6

03-26-2015, 02:17 PM	#32
BIO-HAZARD INFECTED Drives: 2011 1LT Synergy Green Join Date: May 2011 Location: Upstate PA Posts: 3,071	Hey don't feel bad I have been looking for a Black Socket Head Cap Screw this size for weeks . M8 1.25 16mm ,but the head size has to be 3/8 inch across... these go on the outside of my wheels , I need 100 of them . __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=485533

03-26-2015, 02:44 PM	#33
bannonm Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 VR Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,506	While I like the look of the cone tops, not liking the idea of using aluminum bolts for something that is being constantly stressed. So you could just substitute steel socket cap bolts and use a plastic topper to cover the exposed head of the bolt. I saw them in gloss black plastic. It just sits on top of the bolt head and is friction fit inside the allen. Gives it a slight dome look. Or use the stock bolts and just put a pop top on them. You can get these at just about any motorcycle shop. I've used chrome ones on my Harley, and my dealer had them in black as well. Think they are less than a $1 a piece. Attached Images __________________

05-20-2016, 03:16 PM	#38
FloridaBill Drives: 2015 RRM 1SS LS3 NPP Join Date: May 2014 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 468	That's awesome, I would love to get bolts like that to replace mine. The bolts that come with the bar are lame. __________________

05-20-2016, 04:10 PM	#39
Tunamanz Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sunshine Skyway Camaros Posts: 250	Jims East Coast Customz in Binghamton NY does awesome work at a great price as well. Has a huge tank to handle all size pieces. I mailed all my stuff to him from Florida and Vinman went directly to his shop to have work done. We both have the same bolt setup as well. Prices in Florida for Hydrodipping was ridiculous! Looks Good! Attached Images

03-26-2015, 12:08 PM	#29
Camarotobeornottobe Drives: 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: East Coast Man Posts: 550	EDIT: I found this guy on Ebay. When I reached out to him, he was very responsive. He said he would do 6 powder coated button head bolts (M8x1.25x35mm) and 6 matching washers for $10 shipped. He can do red, blue, white, or black. They don't look quite as good as the OPs, but much cheaper. http://www.route66mods.com/powder-coated-bolts.html

03-26-2015, 02:07 PM	#31
Camarotobeornottobe Drives: 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: East Coast Man Posts: 550	I'm not sure about the aluminum - guess that would depend on whether the STB is functional or cosmetic ... and there are plenty of threads running that argument. The Route66mods bolts are powder coated steel, so that might be the safer way to go.

05-20-2016, 03:14 PM	#37
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,795	Looks awesome.

05-20-2016, 08:21 PM	#40
vinman The BBOMG fill-in husband Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE AKA V1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 4,149 View My Garage	Thanks for the info on those bolts by the way!!! This is how mine turned out \m/ Attached Images __________________ UPSTATE C5 MEMBER

05-20-2016, 11:43 PM	#41
Whoomba Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LT RS vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 446	Got some of the same washers when I painted my brace. Got the bolts at Home Depot. Really finishes off the look.