June 20th, 2010, 11:13 AM | #1 |
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Shogun frame slider frame bolt question
So I purchased the kit and upon inspection realized the new frame bolts that secure the cross brace to the frame are just mild steel threaded rod with a nut welded on one end.
I have yet to pull my fairings off but could somebody tell me what the head markings look like on the original bolts? I use to work for a bolt manufacturer so I would like to determine if I would be better off using alloy rod instead which is closer to a grade 5 spec bolt instead of the grade 2 supplied. |
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June 20th, 2010, 03:44 PM | #2 |
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stock bolt is mild grade steel but without the welded nut like Shogun. I originally thought shoGun was a little flipsy so went to the hardware store and bought a pair of bolts of similar length to replace it....well that's when I was working 7 on 7 off...oh so much time...now just 9-5 m-f...only weekends off..no time for anything..boo!
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June 20th, 2010, 08:33 PM | #3 |
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So you did replace them with a higher grade bolt? I suspect the lower grade has a little more flex before snapping, but last time I checked cars and trucks used grade 8 bolts for engine mounts.
I guess if the bolts that come out are mild steel, then Shoguns spray galvanized redi rod should be okay. I am still thinking of at least going to nylocks, plus if I switch to nylocks on both ends I think I can just bang the original bolt out with the redi rod without jacking the motor. |
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June 21st, 2010, 05:56 AM | #4 | |
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June 21st, 2010, 07:37 AM | #5 |
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Yes I banged it out with another bolt.
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June 21st, 2010, 05:52 PM | #6 |
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June 22nd, 2010, 12:55 AM | #7 |
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I am also thinking about getting higher grade bolts too. Care to share which dimensions you chose afterwards? (the length of the rods for the top and bottom)
I think last time i checked the bolt has a number 6 on it (perhaps 9 but I doubt it). however I do not know if it corresponds to the grade level. |
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June 22nd, 2010, 06:46 PM | #8 |
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What you want to get is an alloy rod usually available at home depot, normally yellow plated and personally I would go either with a nylon or stover lock nut of equivalent grade. Alloy rod is very close to a grade 5 strength as opposed to the Shoguns included grade 2 material stud. I have not yet cut mine to length.
Here is the thing though....the instructions say the rod is a 9/16 thread diameter, when actually it is 3/8-16 thread. I hope they have included the appropriate size rod for the kit. Can anyone confirm what size came out of the motor? Chances are it is metric tho. |
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