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thisismatt Posted August 12, 2020 Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 It's starting to feel like yellow fever in here. When do the chrome bed hooks go back on? 😄 2 Quote Link to comment
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Crashtd420 Posted August 12, 2020 Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 Jealous of the bed.... Definitely how it should have been done... 3 Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted August 12, 2020 Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 Yes, the extended seam is a nice touch. 3 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted August 12, 2020 Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 Looks great. I like the seam continuation. Did the tailgate latches get moved to the inside of the tailgate? 2 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted August 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 (edited) q Edited October 4, 2020 by mrbigtanker 2 Quote Link to comment
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d.p Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 You get all them ss bolts from Jose? 1 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted August 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 (edited) q Edited October 4, 2020 by mrbigtanker 1 Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 It's not tight 1 Quote Link to comment
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mainer311 Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 I would not be using stainless fasteners in any loading applications. They’re just weak as hell. 4 Quote Link to comment
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thisismatt Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 304/316 stainless is approximately grade 5 strength. Also shouldn't use stainless in/on aluminum. Good for your dash and body panels. Not so great for suspension and aluminum engine components. 3 Quote Link to comment
mainer311 Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 We use stainless fasteners in aluminum all the time. Nothing wrong with it, especially if loctite is used on the threads. If the assembly is used near any alkaline liquids, then you'll have huge problems with galvanic corrosion. 1 Quote Link to comment
mainer311 Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, mrbigtanker said: Working in a Refinery, I asked these questions to one of are many engineers that specialize in metallurgy and was told I will be fine providing once removed for any reasons install new ones as yes threads get weak if pulled and re installed. Its lie Duct tape, its strong until you tare it. This makes little sense. Sure, the threads could strip I guess, but the major reason not to is the low shear strength of the bolt shank, and that has little to do with the number of installations. If you install nice yellow zinc grade 8 bolts, the plating holds up well, and you'll have no issues with bolts breaking. If the engine puts down the power you say it will, better function over form, especially on anything chassis related. Besides, you left a big thumb print on that swaybar mount, so now the whole truck is ruined. Edited August 13, 2020 by mainer311 2 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted August 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 (edited) q Edited October 4, 2020 by mrbigtanker 1 Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 At this point, you're all in on stainless, so no sense in arguing about it. Besides, stainless is fine for a trailer queen. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
DanielC Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 I used to work at a company that cast parts for gas turbine engines (Jet engines), medical implants, and other similar applications. Many parts were made from stainless steel. There are many different types of stainless steel. Steel gets it's strength from alloying with carbon. The problem is higher carbon steels tend to rust easier. If you want to make inexpensive stainless steel, you take out some carbon, and then you need less of other rare elements, like chromium to make the steel not rust as easily. Some of the "stainless steels" I worked with had a tinsel strength of over 100,000 pounds per square inch, at 1200 degreed F. You can get weak stainless steel bolts, and you can get strong ones, for more money. 2 Quote Link to comment
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mainer311 Posted August 14, 2020 Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 (edited) I’m aware of different types of stainless. We regularly use 17-4PH in applications where we need high strength. It’s just that the common 18-8 and 316 stainless fasteners are gummy as hell. You can get exotic stainless fasteners, but at ~$15/each? No thanks. Edited August 14, 2020 by mainer311 2 Quote Link to comment
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