Need Fender STRUT BOLTS

[ROCKETDOG]

Anyone know where I can pickup a couple Fender Strut bolts? Have a 2007 K9 and had one of these fall out. Thanks.

 

[BigDogBro1]

I think they are a standard size bolt but a GRADE-8 since the factory recall. Not sure of the size, pitch and length.

 

[hoat]

5/16 or 3/8 socket head cap screw standard thread not fine thread 1.5 inches long. make sure you get grade 8

 

[ROCKETDOG]

beautiful! thx

 

[LamboV12]

Just changed all of mine - local Fastenal keeps them in stock in case u cant find them elsewhere....

 

[erldawg]

Sears Hardware and Ace Hardware will have a good selection of them..Chrome...:2thumbs:

 

[ROCKETDOG]

Thanks. My 2 local fastenal stores only sell bulk - boxes of 100. I'll check with sears & ace - but Im not harboring much hope that they'll carry grade 8s

 

[hoat]

even home depot has them in grade 8

 

[Th3InfamousI]

A month or so back I was checking my sissy bar was tight and noticed my whole fender move Checked the bolts and 1 was almost fully backed out and retighted to 25-26 ft/lbs as per the manual. I ride 2up a lot and made me a wee bit nervous. Not that she would fall off...she would ruin a damn good machine!

Just a little info regarding Chrome Bolts. I am not sure what grade ACE carries:

About Chrome and Bolt Grades
Chrome bolts and other fasteners are generally grade 2, grade 5 (hardened) or grade 8 (fully hardened) fasteners with a bright mirror-like finish. These fasteners provide sharp looks for a variety of applications.

Chrome plating provides similar corrosion resistance to zinc plating. The main drawback of chrome is its high cost. If more corrosion resistance is required stainless steel may be chrome plated, preventing any corrosion should the chrome be penetrated.

Grade 2 is a standard hardware grade steel. This is the most common grade of steel fastener and is the least expensive. Grade 2 bolts have no head marking (sometimes a manufacturer mark is present).

Grade 5 bolts are case hardened. This means that the outside part of the bolt has been hardened but that the bolt was not heated enough to harden the inside portion. This creates a bolt that is fairly hard but not as brittle as a fully hardened bolt. Grade 5 bolts are the most common bolts found in automotive applications. Grade 5 bolts may have 3 evenly spaced radial lines on the head.

Grade 8 bolts are fully hardened. This means the bolt has been hardened all the way through. This creates a bolt that is very hard but somewhat brittle. Grade 8 bolts are more likely to snap off than bend under extreme loads. Grade 8 bolts are often found in demanding applications such as automotive suspensions. Grade 8 bolts may have 6 evenly spaced radial lines on the head.

 

[Brew]

Lowes has them also...