Stainless Bolt Kit

[geezer]

First off, I just want to say that this initial post is not a product review or an endorsement of any kind of this product. I have not used any of this stainless hardware kit yet and my intention here is just to show all of what is included in it. Because the sellers description, although thorough, didn't include any pics and seemed a bit confusing, in the sense of trying to cover the 240Z, 260Z and 280Z in one all inclusive kit. They did a good job in that regard, with the exception of the rear suspension hardware being absent.

I decided to go this route after investigating other options, such as replating my existing hardware or farming it out. What helped me with my particular decision was the fact that my car is a long term cobbled together project that was missing a substantial number of pieces, that took years to gather together. Also, being a car from the "rustbelt", some of the stuff I did have was kind of nasty to begin with. Replating doesn't eliminate pitting that can't be removed.

This option was attractive to me, doing a complete rottiserie, modified rebuild of the car, in terms of time savings alone.

It does lack the fasteners needed for the rear suspension, etc., so I am now on the hunt to expand this kit with my own additions. My Z's entire driveline is modified from stock and the addition of the rear discs and R200 lsd and other mods may make for some hardware sustitutions anyhow.

I have not compared anything in this kit with any of the OEM counterparts yet. I was forewarned about some bolt head sizes or types being different, but again, I'm not that concerned with "correctness", on this car.

Here's a group of pics showing all of what is included. There is no repetition of pieces. It took 7 pics to show it all, so you could still read the labels. I apologize for my poor picture taking.

I just hoped to get some reaction from those that have considered this option and also provide a view of what you get in the kit. BTW, the seller is MMS & Accessories Inc. in Rydal GA. if interested. I have heard they will take the time to customize these kits for you but I didn't try.

[ChrisZ]

Ron, if i can be of any help to get you some metric hardware, then let me know.

Chris

[zed2]

You will find fasteners at Metric & Multistandard Components Corp. (http://www.metricmcc.com/). They have several US locations and have been an invaluable source for several of my projects.

Keith

[geezer]

Thanks for the link Keith and the offer to find metric hardware Chris. I think I have it covered. The reason for these stainless kits not containing the suspension/chassis component fasteners must be for the prevention of possible safety and liability issues. Most of the fasteners in the kit are a A2 70 classification. That is fine for their designated use, but I think I will first look to Nissan for any needed suspension/chassis fasteners, with better strength ratings. They are not all readilly available in the generic industrial supply house inventory; some being considered specialty pieces, in which case OEM is preferred. Worst case scenerio, I clean up what I have, farm out the replating, like I have done with so many other parts, and reuse it.

[ChrisZ]

Ron, i wouldn't use A2 for structual use either, just to soft, my engine on the other hand, has most of the bolts in A2, for me it's easy to go pick up some metric fasteners, hence the offer.

Chris