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[Trialmaster]

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]

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 7876479View attachment 7876480View attachment 7876481

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

 

[vtgrenadier]

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

 

[crashnburn]

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]

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 7876479View attachment 7876480View attachment 7876481

Did you consider A4 versus A2?

 

[Trialmaster]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[Zimm]

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]

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]

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

 

[wolftimj]

Boeshield T-9 works well on dissimilar metals

 

[Trialmaster]

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]

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!