Re: JPOR: Re: 4.3 swap update

[John Nutter <jnutter@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Jeff. My Brother in law just reminded me of one of those local
places today. I'm going to try to get there this week if I don't just
mail order form one of those sites.

Jeff Layton wrote:
>
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> Nutter wrote:
>
> > The swap is basically done. I drove my Jeep around the yard a couple of
> > times today and had no real problems.
>
> Congratulations, John! I look forward to that day myself...hopefully this
> fall.
>
> >ever try to find 5/16 flathead stainless allen bolts locally?
>
> Actually, I have - and 5/16 x 3/8" long allen button heads (to hold down the
> soft top rails). Got everything I needed but 5/16" prevailing torque
> locknuts - had to settle for nylock or keps locks. Great selection...I get
> most of my fasteners at a local industrial bolt supply house, Austin Bolt.
> There's also Capitol Bolt - Although these are local to me, I'm sure there's
> a similar place(s) near you. (you know - the 7am to 4pm places meant for
> contractors - some will sell less than box quantity...I once saw a guy buy
> 2,000 pop rivets for his race car!)
>
> For mail-order: these guys make complete stainless kits for whole jeeps, or
> just the hinges & windshield: http://www.totallystainless.com/
> (Quadratec & 4WDH sells their stuff also)
> Then there's http://arrowindustrialsupply.com/main.html - they have a lot
> online & will send you a free CD catalog
>
> These guys are also great for the odd sized grade 8 fastener also (like a
> 1/2-20 prevailing torque grade 8 lock nut!)
>
> Sorry to be so long winded - I know how hard it is to find the fasteners
> others consider oddball.
>
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