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Upgraded Steering Linkage Bolts

1BadTundra

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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.
Do you have part numbers for the correct hardware?
 

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Question, where did you obtain the bushing from? Is there a source or part number for them. I am also tired of the play in the wheel.
 

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Nevermind. I just found it and ordered a set.
 

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316 stainless is the better marine salt water grade. Mcmaster 90269A552 is M6-25 with .08 (coarse thread). 90269A564 is fine thread. Super expensive in black oxide, though. 90269A548 fine in regular finish. 90269A145 regular finish coarse thread. Still super expensive. Allen head. I wouldn't worry about the 18-8 (analogous to 304) though--it should be fine going in and out of the water. Its air that gives the stainless its rust fighting capabilities.
 
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Thank you for posting this info. Just ordered a set of screws and bushing, appreciate it!
 
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