Well, bolt has been replaced with a 3/8x16x3.5" grade 8 Hex bolt from Lowes. It fits perfectly, but for some reason I'm feeling like I just installed a weaker bolt.
Upon further investigation, the bolt that was in there is indeed a grade 12.9 bolt. Lowes had socket head cap bolts, but they were only grade 8, and the longest they had was 3". Should I look for a bolt that is equivalent to what was initially in there, or will the grade 8 hex bolt suffice?
Upon further investigation, the bolt that was in there is indeed a grade 12.9 bolt. Lowes had socket head cap bolts, but they were only grade 8, and the longest they had was 3". Should I look for a bolt that is equivalent to what was initially in there, or will the grade 8 hex bolt suffice?
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