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Originally Posted by Frank1541
I stopped using Stainless to replace any bolt that is grade 5 or higher. While high strength stainless bolts are out there, they are pretty expensive. (I used to have access to high strength SS bolts where I worked).
I didn't want the stainless bolts to break or shear off in critical situations.
I never had it happen, but I have become more conservative about safety in my old age.
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I know stainless bolts are less strong, but I don't think that's really a concern with bolts holding together the attachments. The sheet metal of the deck would deform before a 3/8 bolt would shear. you have multiple bolts holding brackets together that hang the deck off the mule drive so they don't swivel or twist.
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1450- 44A deck,QA-36 snowthrower, 42in front blade No.2 Tiller
70- 38in deck, 42 inch deck
GE E-12 Electrak- front mount mower, snow plow
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