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It's on the picture above. 91273A412
I am going to install them this week. I would wait until I report back before purchasing. I have TV's on my boat, so the bolts will float, and secured with nylocks. The next size shorter would be too short according to my calculations. The bushings fit perfect.
I have TVs as well. I'd be worried about the bushings floating out of the sockets, creating play again, since the bolts wouldn't be tight enough to hold them in place
No way. Even if you tighten the bolts all the way with the factory bolts, the clevis still has vertical movement. The factory white bushings which are short and split, still move up and down regardless. Hence, the newer style blue bushings.
No, I have done this several times. The reason for going with the shoulder bolts was to eliminate the threaded bolt that could cut or wear the bushings prematurely. Nothing changes about the installation. Just a stronger application. I will post a picture for you after the install. If you watch JBP's install video, he talks about just putting the nut on a few threads, so the fin won't contact the nut or bolt.
I understand the premise behind the shoulder bolt... I'm definitely intrigued. Hurry up and do this LoL. I'm going to get these too, I already have the bushings, I was waiting for nicer weather to install them.
Watching and waiting
Ok .Hopefully the weather will be better by then too. LOL
I'm in CA and this is the coldest winter I can remember. We're just starting to hit the 70's, but in the 30's at night. Climate change my bootie
Todays high was 46 at my house.I hate everything about winter. I'm taking the first opportunity I can get to head to the Gulf coast. It was 70 here yesterday, today was 46, tomorrow they are calling for 1-3" of snow!!! PA sucks!!! How much is gas out there?
Just filled the wifes car. $5.49 for 87. Diesel is $5.69. That’s at the mini mart. The big boys are almost $6. I live within 10 miles of 6 major oil refineries, but we pay higher than someone 100 miles away. Go figure
Ouch... I paid 4.40 today, they said $5.50 by the end of the week
Ok. Wait no more. Here is the final setup. The bolts are 18-8 stainless. M6 is not available in 303 stainless. So hopefully they'll stand up to salt water. If you keep them lubed, I don't see an issue.
Good lookin!! I would worry too much about the stainless grade. Lubed should be just and extra iinsurance.