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ACATAN · 03-18-2013, 07:55 AM

Try South Coast stainless. I used the polished stainless steel, look great. M8x1.25x35 with the polished washers, they sell them individually.

HDRDTD · 03-18-2013, 11:56 AM

If it were me, I'd make sure the bolts were at least a grade 8 no matter what finish you go with, just to be on the safe side.

tmandoug1 · 03-18-2013, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by HDRDTD

If it were me, I'd make sure the bolts were at least a grade 8 no matter what finish you go with, just to be on the safe side.

Modern07 · 03-18-2013, 12:53 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!

Same for me with the flaking - I just use touch up paint once they are on there and tight

Stephen12ZL1 · 03-18-2013, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by HDRDTD

If it were me, I'd make sure the bolts were at least a grade 8 no matter what finish you go with, just to be on the safe side.

The factory bolts are not grade 8....that's for sure. They are torqued to a "mind boggling" 16ft/lbs. LOL!

hognutz · 03-18-2013, 01:05 PM

if you don't mind the bling the 12 point stainless or allan fasteners will be the most durable.

there are no finishes that are as durable as just a stainless fastenrer when it comes to an time that you may remove again.

I always use stainless fasteners if I am buying new and keeping the car. they always will look as good as day one.

Sapper12b · 03-18-2013, 01:11 PM

I found this place online, in my search for decorative bolts.

http://www.probolt-usa.com/stainless...washer_dia=164

HDRDTD · 03-18-2013, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

The factory bolts are not grade 8....that's for sure. They are torqued to a "mind boggling" 16ft/lbs. LOL!

Understood, but for me it'd just be for peace of mind. If I'm going to buy some bolts for the car, especially a strut brace, why not place it safe and spend a few more cents to get grade 8.

Deke736 · 03-18-2013, 01:38 PM

Apparently the Lowes and Home Depots in my area do not carry M8 sizes. I just to both at lunch. I guess I will look online to find some of the options shown in this thread. Thanks for all the suggestions! Some of you have exactly the clean look that I am going for.

IOMZL1 · 03-18-2013, 01:50 PM

Agree on the grade / stainless comments.... at the end of the day it might be a few dollars more.

Not sure what size these are but you can't usually go wrong with:

http://www.mcmaster.com/

Search by size / length / material / etc.

ZL1 Brian · 03-18-2013, 01:58 PM

I purchased the carbon fiber strut brase with painted ends from Roto Fab and am disapointed it didnt come with painted bolts. I went to the Chevrolet dealer and ordered a can of OEM paint. Still waiting for it to arrive but I hope I dont experience cracking like some here have.

ZED SLED · 03-18-2013, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by IOMZL1

Agree on the grade / stainless comments.... at the end of the day it might be a few dollars more.

Not sure what size these are but you can't usually go wrong with:

http://www.mcmaster.com/

Search by size / length / material / etc.

I ordered this part# from them
92095A292

and received them today. They are an 18-8 SS button head cap screw (like Skylane's in post 5) M8x35. Just finished painting them black to go with my theme. I still have to pickup the brace from airbrush and will hopefully get it re-installed this weekend.

Mr pogo · 03-18-2013, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by HDRDTD

If it were me, I'd make sure the bolts were at least a grade 8 no matter what finish you go with, just to be on the safe side.

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Originally Posted by tmandoug1

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Originally Posted by mclark10

I ordered this part# from them
92095A292

and received them today. They are an 18-8 SS button head cap screw (like Skylane's in post 5) M8x35. Just finished painting them black to go with my theme. I still have to pickup the brace from airbrush and will hopefully get it re-installed this weekend.

the fasteners being metric, SAE grade numbers do not apply.
SAE grades also do not apply to stainless steel fasteners.

18-8 SS is common alloy for SS fasteners, it falls between grade 5 and 8 in strength so you will be ok.

HDRDTD · 03-18-2013, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr pogo

the fasteners being metric, SAE grade numbers do not apply.
SAE grades also do not apply to stainless steel fasteners.

18-8 SS is common alloy for SS fasteners, it falls between grade 5 and 8 in strength so you will be ok.

You're right, I forgot that metric bolts are graded differently.

The point I tried to make is to not use just any old bolts you find at Walmart that are made in China , spend a few extra cents and go for the high-grade bolts that you know won't twist in two with your bare hands.

03-18-2013, 07:55 AM	#15
ACATAN Drives: Zl1 IOM Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 34	Decorative strut tower bolts Try South Coast stainless. I used the polished stainless steel, look great. M8x1.25x35 with the polished washers, they sell them individually.

03-18-2013, 01:05 PM	#20
hognutz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tangent or Posts: 2,985	if you don't mind the bling the 12 point stainless or allan fasteners will be the most durable. there are no finishes that are as durable as just a stainless fastenrer when it comes to an time that you may remove again. I always use stainless fasteners if I am buying new and keeping the car. they always will look as good as day one. __________________ 2016 2SS 2020 super duty on 37's

03-18-2013, 01:38 PM	#23
Deke736 COTW 12/3/12 Drives: 2012 Ashen Gray ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glen Carbon, IL Posts: 3,279	Apparently the Lowes and Home Depots in my area do not carry M8 sizes. I just to both at lunch. I guess I will look online to find some of the options shown in this thread. Thanks for all the suggestions! Some of you have exactly the clean look that I am going for. __________________

03-18-2013, 01:50 PM	#24
IOMZL1 Drives: 2015 Z/28 \| 2017 Viper ACR Extreme Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Brownsburg Posts: 1,011	Agree on the grade / stainless comments.... at the end of the day it might be a few dollars more. Not sure what size these are but you can't usually go wrong with: http://www.mcmaster.com/ Search by size / length / material / etc. __________________ dougshelbyengineering.com www.facebook.com/dougshelbyengineering www.instagram.com/dougshelbyengineering

03-18-2013, 11:56 AM	#16
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,046	If it were me, I'd make sure the bolts were at least a grade 8 no matter what finish you go with, just to be on the safe side.

03-18-2013, 01:11 PM	#21
Sapper12b HTCC Member Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,868 View My Garage	I found this place online, in my search for decorative bolts. http://www.probolt-usa.com/stainless...washer_dia=164

03-18-2013, 01:58 PM	#25
ZL1 Brian Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Tacoma Posts: 83 View My Garage	I purchased the carbon fiber strut brase with painted ends from Roto Fab and am disapointed it didnt come with painted bolts. I went to the Chevrolet dealer and ordered a can of OEM paint. Still waiting for it to arrive but I hope I dont experience cracking like some here have.