New Replacement Hardware?

[Queefchief]

Any companies that sell replacement hardware for our 911's?

I would like to get all new bolts and nuts to clean up the suspension components. I thought about ordering high grade stainless steel hardware from McMastercarr but was curious if there is any other companies that carry 911 specific stuff?

New cadmium plated hardware would look factory fresh, but also don't mind stainless, just want them to last some time to come.


Thanks Pelicans!

[sugarwood]

Do a Google search, I remember this answered before.

[frankc]

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[fanaudical]

I'm sure this comes up in the other threads, but keep in mind that stainless is not necessarily stronger than plated hardware...

[RSTarga]

Get your original bolts replaced by Tru6.
I would not use stainless, the ratings are probably different.
Worth makes original spec stuff, but not in yellow plating just silver.

[RichardNew]

You really shouldn't be using stainless.

First it's not strong enough - in most cases.

Secondly, it just looks wrong. Too much bling.



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[Tremelune]

Steel fasteners have gradings. I'm sure stainless fasteners do too. If they're strong enough, they're strong enough. The only thing I've heard about stainless is to make sure you use antisieze if it's going into aluminum threads.

Stainless fasteners look great and are more resistant to corrosion than zinc. If the car gets driven, the bling dims quickly.

I haven't done enough research to answer with certainty, just passing on rumors...I'm interested to hear from those who know better, as cleaning/plating is often a pain.

[yelcab1]

If you ever drop a stainless steel nut into a crevice and cannot fish it out with a magnet, you will regret that decision to go stainless. Stay with steel and forget the bling. Trust me.

[Dpmulvan]

Get a small vibratory tumbler or make one, then buy some sodium dichromate dihydrate off eBay $10. Get some zinc, a 2 amp battery charger, some washing soda and alittle battery acid. Then you can clean and plate whenever you need to.

[Queefchief]

Thanks guys. Not going for bling, just corrosion resistance. Stainless is more brittle than steel, and the grading system is different as well but they do make a grade even stronger than OEM. Just curious on my options. Thank you all

[wrxnofx]

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[422flat6]

Belmetric.com has new yellow zinc plated metric hardware

[Queefchief]

Originally Posted by 422flat6

Belmetric.com has new yellow zinc plated metric hardware

Good call on belmetric, they have a nice selection at pretty good prices as well!

[Tremelune]

If you know the exact fasteners you're looking for:

https://www.boltdepot.com/Default.aspx

[sugarwood]

Originally Posted by yelcab1

If you ever drop a stainless steel nut into a crevice and cannot fish it out with a magnet, you will regret that decision to go stainless. Stay with steel and forget the bling. Trust me.

I love this sort of wisdom by experience.

[OffCamber00]

I buy everything from either McMaster or Bolt Depot. Echo the sentiments on stainless - just use it in the appropriate spots and you will be fine. Critical components get grade 8 or grade 10 plated steel.

[KTL]

Stainless should also use antiseize when threading into plain steel (and then be wary of tightening so as to not strip the threads). Dissimilar metals have galvanic corrosion issues. General rule of thumb is you want to use metals that are close together on the chart

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I'd recommend not reading too much of the above thread because it was a lot of bickering!

McMaster is a fantastic source for good quality hardware. However i've found they don't carry much hardware in M12 x 1.5 which is a pretty common thread pitch on the old 911. M12 x 1.75 is apparently more common.

Completely agree that Belmetric is a great source for all sorts of metric hardware stuff. I also like that they have recently added a wide selection of metric sheetmetal/self-tapping screws. They also have a great selection of metric hose.

Metric Multistandard Component Corp. is a good source but you have to buy in bulk and their online storefront is from the dinosaur age of the internet! https://www.metricmcc.com/

Honestly I think the best thing to do is go thru the parts diagrams and identify all the various fasteners you want to replace. The parts diagrams are great at providing the size of the fastener. Just make sure to check your existing fasteners for property class. Some fasteners are 10.9 or 12.9 high strength instead of the typical 8.8 property class.

Having your original hardware replated is a great way to go. Shaun at Tru6 does a fantastic job. Just need to look at your hardware in advance and make sure it's worth reconditioning. Some parts are better off being discarded and replaced with new original Porsche or suitable aftermarket/industrial supply hardware. Like CV joint bolts for instance. Just throw those suckers in a box (keep them in case some concours nutjob purist (LOL ) wants the original Verbus or Inbus brand bolts) and install new quality bolts.

Of course some fasteners are unique and you're not going to find them anywhere else. Like for instance the rear suspension alignment eccentric bolts or the front torsion bar adjuster screws

[Queefchief]

i have my car in pieces so i have been throwing it all back together and taking measurment of each bolt. Size, thread pitch, length, etc and writing it all down. Not sure if there is a sticky that has this info but for myself and maybe others this could be some great info if someone snaps a bolt or looses a nut in the future

[Tremelune]

A spreadsheet with this information would be very valuable.

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