G Body Parts Body Bolt Kit

[joesregalproject]

I'm getting ready to do the body bushings on my car and I am going to need new bolts. What's the real difference between the G Body Parts body bolt kits and why is one so much cheaper if it's still grade 8 bolts? Is there a structural/strength reason to go with the more expensive kit?

Cheaper Kit ($29.95)

http://www.gbodyparts.com/product_info. ... 90e2828fd0

Expensive Kit ($49.95)

http://www.gbodyparts.com/product_info. ... 90e2828fd0

 

[Longroof79]

You could also try your local stealership..or Kirban http://www.kirbanperformance.com/produc ... 36974.html

Either way, around $30.00 is in the ballpark. I originally purchased mine from the dealer.

 

[jociha]

Don't the bolts come with the body bushing kit? If not you can buy bolts from anywhere grade 5 or 8. They may not have the factory look but otherwise will work.

 

[Longroof79]

The bolts absolutely do not come with the body mount kit. Although I feel they should be offered as a kit...or as an option.
The bolts are metric, and therefore are 10.9 which are equal to SAE grade 8 bolts. I would not use a grade 5 bolt for mounting the body.

Here's a source that I found online for bolts. They don't have the built-on washer like the OEM bolts, but you can always always add your own washers. Pretty reasonable, too. http://www.boltdepot.com/Metric_hex_bol ... 1.5mm.aspx

I would first make sure that the thread length is correct for this application. http://www.boltdepot.com/fastener-infor ... ength.aspx

 

[joesregalproject]

Thanks Jack, but I'm just wondering what the difference is between the two gbodyparts kits. If they are both the same strength I'm gonna with the cheaper kit. Other than the color they look completely identical and I could image the black coating on the one set cost $20, so I'm wondering where the extra money is coming from.

 

[Longroof79]

You're welcome, Joe.
If you can get them for the best price...hey, why not. we're all looking for the best deal possible, aren't we?
From what I can ascertain, the second set is more like OEM quality than the first set.

 

[joesregalproject]

You're welcome, Joe.
If you can get them for the best price...hey, why not. we're all looking for the best deal possible, aren't we?
From what I can ascertain, the second set is more like OEM quality than the first set.

Thanks again Jack. If they are still grade 8, I'm gonna go ahead and get the cheaper set. I don't see a $20 difference in those bolts, and I just wanted to check on here to make sure I wasn't missing something. I appreciate your help in this regard.

 

[79malibu350]

As a fastenal employee and pusher of all things threaded, i would be absolutely amazed if they are charging more for the black bolts. they are probably plain finish or maybe black oxide, both of which are cheaper than zinc, in my company anyway.

Thanks Jack, but I'm just wondering what the difference is between the two gbodyparts kits. If they are both the same strength I'm gonna with the cheaper kit. Other than the color they look completely identical and I could image the black coating on the one set cost $20, so I'm wondering where the extra money is coming from.

 

[79malibu350]

I looked again and found the difference, the more expensive bolts are "actual" body bolts, you can tell by the tapering on the threads. the other bolts are just 10.9 metric fine thread flange bolts, every bit as qualified but cheaper 😀

 

[Longroof79]

I did't even think of checking Fastenal. :?