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YOUR RESEARCHStainless Exhaust Clamp Bolts
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Stainless bolts with brass nuts is likely a better idea.
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Using stainless bolts with stainless nuts isn't usually recommended for exhaust applications due to galling.
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I'm trying to replace the bolts with something that isn't half disintegrated from rust...chasing the threads will just get it back on the road for now but the rusted bolts will just continue to rust...
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Using stainless bolts with stainless nuts isn't usually recommended for exhaust applications due to galling.
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I'm trying to replace the bolts with something that isn't half disintegrated from rust...chasing the threads will just get it back on the road for now but the rusted bolts will just continue to rust...
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Getting ready to reinstall my mufflers with stainless steel bolts everywhere that I can. It would appear that the bolts on my clamps (the ones going to the cats) are M10 X 55mm carriage bolts. I can't seem to source these anywhere (at least not without buying 100 of them). Has anyone replaced just the bolts and nuts and if so where did you get the parts?
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alpine...Maybe I'm missing the point but what does chasing the threads have to do with finding replacement bolts? I'm trying to replace the bolts with something that isn't half disintegrated from rust...chasing the threads will just get it back on the road for now but the rusted bolts will just continue to rust...
I posted a quick answer in the older forum discussion. Using stainless bolts with stainless nuts isn't usually recommended for exhaust applications due to galling. Stainless bolts with brass nuts is likely a better idea.
