Best crank bolt you can buy 1/2-20

I'm looking online for the best bolt or stud i can buy. Any leads or opinions?

Easy=grade 8 from the hardware store
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BBC ARP bolt not a bad choice 1/2-20

 

Hey Paul. Length is the issue with that. i need it 2.75UHL with the RCD crank support hub. BBCs are 'about' 2" uhl

 

Give Bob a call @ 530-885-8815
http://www.automantechnologies.com/

 

He is about 30 miles from me. Never met him. This would be a great opportunity. Thanks.

 

talk to specialty fasteners... they can probably set you up with something in 8740 material and proper length... good people to deal with and reasonable prices

 

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if bob auto doesn't offer one go get a grade 9 cat bolt..Dave

 

Fastenal and Bowman also have Grade 9 stuff, my choice if ARP not have something in the back room (ask them, lots of stuff not in the catalog).

Take care, K

 

I called & chatted with Bob. That is a great experience. WOW.

He only has 3/4" washers. Not willing to make a onesy twosy deal.

I had a buddy with a lathe make up some very hard .250 thick washers. Followed bob's directions.

I called Cat and got a nice 12point grade 9 1/2-20 bolt.

Thank you guys for all your input.

 

ARP specialty department

Call ARP, they have a specialty department with items and sizes that are not listed in their catalog.