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Originally Posted by taylorjm
I love tractor supply when it comes to bolts. It's the cheapest place when they sell them by the pound. Just understand that you shouldn't always use grade 8 bolts thinking that they are better. They aren't better in all situations. Grade 8 is harder, but they can also break easier depending where the stress loads are for that bolt. It's like using nails for framing a house instead of screws. Nails will flex when the structure moves, screws will just snap off. Same thing can happen if you use too hard of a bolt.
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goin to replace the side plate bolts on a k12hp. maybe ill get 5s. have to check the manual ...
but good to hear from both .. there ok bolts..
had gotten bolts from local hardware store for the pickum up truck muffle and they broke rite off lol the head pulled from the shaft of the bolt like a air pocket was in there.
so was just makin sure lol ..
ty ty for info