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Trialmaster · Nov 5, 2024

Probably the most important thread on the net today. Received my Stainless Steel replacement bolts.

All the airplane rails will have their bolts replaced. Plus all the body work that uses the other Torx bolts.

Logsplitter · Nov 5, 2024

Trialmaster said:
Probably the most important thread on the net today. Received my Stainless Steel replacement bolts.

All the airplane rails will have their bolts replaced. Plus all the body work that uses the other Torx bolts.View attachment 7876479 View attachment 7876480 View attachment 7876481

Show some pictures when you’re done.
Westfield Fasteners are great. I use them a lot.

vtgrenadier · Nov 5, 2024

Did you source these yourself? Or is there a Grenadier-specific kit that someone has assembled?

crashnburn · Nov 5, 2024

I also have a pack of SS and anodized bolts that I have been planning to swap out.
These I used for my other vehicle - zspec

landmannnn · Nov 5, 2024

Trialmaster said:
Probably the most important thread on the net today. Received my Stainless Steel replacement bolts.

All the airplane rails will have their bolts replaced. Plus all the body work that uses the other Torx bolts.View attachment 7876479 View attachment 7876480 View attachment 7876481

Did you consider A4 versus A2?

Trialmaster · Nov 5, 2024

vtgrenadier said:
Did you source these yourself? Or is there a Grenadier-specific kit that someone has assembled?

No - I just went onto the UK website and sourced them: https://www.westfieldfasteners.co.uk/index.html

Trialmaster · Nov 5, 2024

landmannnn said:
Did you consider A4 versus A2?

NO, I didn't. However, I can understand that A4 would be the better choice. Will see how these go.

Trialmaster · Nov 6, 2024

Replaced the front wing fixings - the airline track - and a few on the rear door. Want to do the roof bars - will order some from there and those around the back doors.

The bolts in the worst condition were those fixing the wings and the lower airline track.

crashnburn · Nov 6, 2024

Very nice!
As they are unlike materials, did you put any anti-corrosion lube in-between?

Zimm · Nov 6, 2024

I like the contrast. It looks industrial and purposeful without the useless gaudiness of fake beadlocks or fender fasteners. I'm not having any issues but I may do that swap.

Trialmaster · Nov 7, 2024

crashnburn said:
I also have a pack of SS and anodized bolts that I have been planning to swap out.
These I used for my other vehicle - zspec

Titanium is the best choice - may look at some of these.

trobex · Nov 7, 2024

Are they 316SS? They look good. What concerns me is how far the stock screws deteriorate... obviously inferior coating systems used.

wolftimj · Nov 7, 2024

Boeshield T-9 works well on dissimilar metals

Trialmaster · Nov 7, 2024

trobex said:
Are they 316SS? They look good. What concerns me is how far the stock screws deteriorate... obviously inferior coating systems used.

They are A2 - in the UK A4 are 316SS. Maybe should have bought 316.

I agree, the external bolts do corrode, will research Titanium, but I can switch any bolt that shows corrosion if necessary.

NB: A2 Stainless Steel - Also known as grade 304 or 18/8. A general purpose grade of stainless steel.

trobex · Nov 7, 2024

Trialmaster said:
They are A2 - in the UK A4 are 316SS. Maybe should have bought 316.

I agree, the external bolts do corrode, will research Titanium, but I can switch any bolt that shows corrosion if necessary.

NB: A2 Stainless Steel - Also known as grade 304 or 18/8. A general purpose grade of stainless steel.

Yeah 304 will tea stain a little but still generally ok. Nothing like a zinc screw from Bunnings for longevity!

ECrider · Nov 7, 2024

Trialmaster said:
Replaced the front wing fixings - the airline track - and a few on the rear door. Want to do the roof bars - will order some from there and those around the back doors.

The bolts in the worst condition were those fixing the wings and the lower airline track.View attachment 7876537

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