Source for stainless nut, bolts, threaded screws, etc.

[DMC-Ron]

What's a good source for stainless metric nuts, bolts, etc. hardware?
-Ron

[Dangermouse]

Home Depot
McMaster

[Mark D]

Bolt Depot.com is my go to source. The deciding factor for me was that you can buy in single quantities instead of having to buy a minimum of 20, or 50 like McMaster and other sites. Prices are competitive per piece and you can save buying in larger quantities if you are wanting to have a stash of spares for common sizes.

https://www.boltdepot.com/

[Drive Stainless]

And worth mentioning, if you want M7 stainless hardware, you can order it here (not inexpensive):

http://www.custom-fasteners.co.uk/m7-7mm-bolt-c2x14722614

[DMCMW Dave]

I've always been pretty amazed at what you can find at Ace Hardware. Emergency use only, it's by far the most expensive way to buy nuts and bolts.

[David T]

Mr. G's Hardware. When you buy in small quantities you will always pay a LOT more per piece. You can wind up paying more for 10 pieces than you would for a whole box of 50. You can also pay more for shipping than the parts are worth. There is no need in most cases to go for S/S hardware. Ordinary plated mild steel is more than sufficient for 99% of all applications. If you find yourself using a lot of hardware it makes sense to spend for an assortment. That way you will always have what you need on hand. If you are in a large city find the local guy that supplies nuts, bolts, and washers to the community. If you buy boxes from him you will save shipping and get the parts much cheaper.
David Teitelbaum

[mr_maxime]

I prefer McMaster and Ace. McMaster is by far the easiest to find the exact hardware you need. if I need a few pieces of an uncommon size, I'll use Ace.

I know zinc-plated is fine for most application, but I'm obessed with putting on as much stainless as I can. Stainless just looks better and I never have to worry about shearing rusted bolts.

[DMC-81]

Bolt Depot.com is my go to source. The deciding factor for me was that you can buy in single quantities instead of having to buy a minimum of 20, or 50 like McMaster and other sites. Prices are competitive per piece and you can save buying in larger quantities if you are wanting to have a stash of spares for common sizes.

https://www.boltdepot.com/

+1

[Rich]

I prefer McMaster and Ace. McMaster is by far the easiest to find the exact hardware you need. if I need a few pieces of an uncommon size, I'll use Ace.

I know zinc-plated is fine for most application, but I'm obessed with putting on as much stainless as I can. Stainless just looks better and I never have to worry about shearing rusted bolts.

Reference DMCTalk thread here regarding the use of stainless fasteners, especially on the engine: LINK: Stainless Fasteners (http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?14094)

[mr_maxime]

Reference DMCTalk thread here regarding the use of stainless fasteners, especially on the engine: LINK: Stainless Fasteners (http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?14094)

Leaking oil provides excellent corrosion resistance on the engine bolts. No SS needed.

[DMC-Ron]

Bolt Depot.com is my go to source. The deciding factor for me was that you can buy in single quantities instead of having to buy a minimum of 20, or 50 like McMaster and other sites. Prices are competitive per piece and you can save buying in larger quantities if you are wanting to have a stash of spares for common sizes.

https://www.boltdepot.com/

Mark,
Just took a look at the website. Easy to navigate and cost is reasonable. Thanks for the heads-up.
Ron

[Henrik]

McMaster (http://mcmaster.com) for sure. Their vast selection, hyper-efficient and no-nonsense website with logical filtering functions and access to drawings for all of their products makes them my go-to place.

Yes that sounds like an elevator pitch but I swear I am not associate with McMaster. I just like them.

[DMC5180]

I really like the "All Things Metric" this place offers in a large range of fasteners on this side of the pond.

https://www.belmetric.com

Copper M7 exhaust nuts, Banjo fittings and bolts, Nuts, Screws, washers, studs, etc.

[mr_maxime]

McMaster (http://mcmaster.com) for sure. Their vast selection, hyper-efficient and no-nonsense website with logical filtering functions and access to drawings for all of their products makes them my go-to place.

Yes that sounds like an elevator pitch but I swear I am not associate with McMaster. I just like them.

Dont forget next day delivery, same day if youre early enough

[DMC5180]

Dont forget next day delivery, same day if youre early enough

That's one thing McMaster does very well. I can't fathom how they pull it off so effectively.


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[DMC VIN 6639]

Nearly as fasteners come from china, might as well buy in bulk direct. You will understand how much the hardware stores are making up screws and nuts.

[Josh]

A friendly reminder, major load bearing bolts should not be stainless (suspension, steering, drivetrain, etc)

Even the highest rated stainless bolts have much lower properties (tensile, proof load, yield strength) than a class 8.8 steel bolt.

[mr_maxime]

McMaster lists the stainless having a tensile strength of 100ksi and class 8.8 as 110ksi. Close enough that in non critical applications it won't matter, but I've wondered how long before corrosion damage lowers the strength of the class 8.8 below the stainless. Haven't looked into it much yet though.

[Henrik]

Are you aware of ANY vendor that offers a Clevis Pin with these dimensions???

51739

Why do I need this? Well, I have bought Delorean Europe's vented rotors and given that the calipers are about 3/8" wider to accommodate the wider rotors, you need 3/8" longer Pad Retaining Pins (pn 109003), right? Well, the kit didn't come with longer clevis pins as expected; instead what I got was long cotter pins. A solution I am not entirely comfortable with...

[Josh]

Are you aware of ANY vendor that offers a Clevis Pin with these dimensions???

51739

Why do I need this? Well, I have bought Delorean Europe's vented rotors and given that the calipers are about 3/8" wider to accommodate the wider rotors, you need 3/8" longer Pad Retaining Pins (pn 109003), right? Well, the kit didn't come with longer clevis pins as expected; instead what I got was long cotter pins. A solution I am not entirely comfortable with...

Worst case you can buy this...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/M16-Caliper-Spacers-Kit-Escort-MK1-MK2-Capri-Cortina-/300448241123?hash=item45f41c55e3:m:mwUbErd4F6_4PfQ mq1l_D2A

OR This, just put a cotter pin in both sides.

https://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-quick-release-pins/=17qnskh

[Henrik]

Worst case you can buy this...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/M16-Caliper-Spacers-Kit-Escort-MK1-MK2-Capri-Cortina-/300448241123?hash=item45f41c55e3:m:mwUbErd4F6_4PfQ mq1l_D2A

OR This, just put a cotter pin in both sides.

https://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-quick-release-pins/=17qnskh

I appreciate it, Josh, but:
- the eBay option: Kinda silly to buy a whole new spacer kit when all I need are the clevis pins; besides, those may not be the dimensions I need
- the McMaster option: Once you plug in the diameter and useable length I need there are no options left that would work for me...

Any other vendors or solutions you can think of are appreciated.

[Josh]

I appreciate it, Josh, but:
- the eBay option: Kinda silly to buy a whole new spacer kit when all I need are the clevis pins; besides, those may not be the dimensions I need
- the McMaster option: Once you plug in the diameter and useable length I need there are no options left that would work for me...

Any other vendors or solutions you can think of are appreciated.

looks like my mcmaster link never came up correctly. there are 3" usable length pins available.
And i have the spacer kit, the pins are the correct dimension you specified.

[Henrik]

looks like my mcmaster link never came up correctly. there are 3" usable length pins available.

Correct, but they all have the spring-loaded ball; not anything that would stay in place.


And i have the spacer kit, the pins are the correct dimension you specified.

Great! I might just reach out to the seller and see if he can sell me the clevis pins, only. If you have the kit, can you double-check the dimensions on yours and let me know?

[Josh]

Correct, but they all have the spring-loaded ball; not anything that would stay in place.



Great! I might just reach out to the seller and see if he can sell me the clevis pins, only. If you have the kit, can you double-check the dimensions on yours and let me know?

51754

hmmmmm

[Henrik]

51754

hmmmmm

Thanks Josh. For a 3/16" diameter clevis pin, 2.85" useable length is the longest I can find anywhere, but I believe I need a minimum of 3". However, I base that on the added thickness of the little spacers to space out the caliper halves. Once I put my brakes together (about to start assembling the upgraded suspension) I might just find that 2.85" (2 7/8") might suffice. We'll see.

Thanks again for the pic.

[FABombjoy]

Correct, but they all have the spring-loaded ball; not anything that would stay in place.
During rebuild & vented conversion last year I picked up a set of McMaster quick release pins in 3.5" length.

The plan (in my head) was to maybe retain the ball lock but cut them to length, change the outer pull to a traditional retaining pin and drill a hole for a second retaining pin.

Turns out that ball mechanism is super tough - they were surprisingly difficult to slide into place. I had visions of them only becoming more difficult to remove after thousands of miles.

During final reassembly I stuck with the cotter pins. Reasons were 50% lazy, and 50% "why am I going to all this trouble to add a very uniform piece of metal to the brake assembly that could become year another resonant squeal point on brakes known for being squealy".

[Henrik]

... I stuck with the cotter pins....

That's my fall-back but that solution looks awfully flimsy. Obviously, you haven't had any brake issues using the cotter pins, am I correct....?

[mr_maxime]

Found this info about stainless bolts on cars while looking up for the difference between a2 and a4 stainless. There's bonus bit at the end.
http://www.volksbolts.com/faq/basics.htm

[FABombjoy]

That's my fall-back but that solution looks awfully flimsy. Obviously, you haven't had any brake issues using the cotter pins, am I correct....?
No sir, haven't heard of anyone else having issues either. i felt the same way as you when my kit arrived, and will replace them if a more elegant solution arises. Until then they do seem to fulfill their purpose pragmatically.

[DMC5180]

Would it be possible to just get some stainless rod cut to length and drill cotter pin holes on each end as required? Seems like a simple solution to me anyway.


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[Josh]

Would it be possible to just get some stainless rod cut to length and drill cotter pin holes on each end as required? Seems like a simple solution to me anyway.


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Seems too simple... hehe