[AT] Bolt Grades

[Dudley Rupert]

Joe,

Just out of curiosity I checked with the local industrial bolt house that I
often buy from  -

I asked them if they had any 5/8 and/or 3/4 Grade 8 carriage bolts sitting
on their shelf right now and back came the answer "yes" in a couple of
different lengths.  Of course I didn't know the size you're looking for so I
didn't ask further.  I've not bought Grade 8 carriage bolts from them but I
have bought both Grade 9 (yes Grade 9 not Grade 8) hex and square head bolts
from them several times.  However, the couple of times they had to order
them I did have to take the whole box.

I understand your' wanting to keep the bed of your' pickup smooth with no
obstructions but, as Paul has already suggested, what if you need to get
those carriage bolts out later on when they've had time to corrode?  The big
head on the Grade 9, while not meeting your' "no obstruction" criteria would
be welcome if bolt removal ever became necessary - just my opinion.

Dudley
Snohomish, Washington


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Subject: [AT] Bolt Grades


I've been on the search for some grade 8 carriage bolts to re-install my
gooseneck hitch in my pickup.? After much searching, I stopped by a hitch
installer and he gave me four bolts that he was "pretty sure" were grade 8,
but he left some doubt in my mind.? So I thought I'd ask the list is anyone
can interpret the stamping on the bolt head.? It says "UH" and nothing
else.? I thought all grade 8 bolts were supposed to be yellow?? I figured I
should use the best bolts I can find since they are really the only thing
holding the trailer to the truck.

Enjoy, Joe


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