Subframe bolts, replace or reuse?

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It's a cheap insurance, IMHO, just don't buy at the stealership.

This is what I do:

Get the specs (grade,diameter, pitch and length) of these bolts in the family
album and buy it from a nut/bolt shop (like Maryland Metrics). I bet it will
be under $10!

Later,

Carlos.
>From: "Martin Pot"
>To:
>Subject: Subframe bolts, replace or reuse?
>Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2003 00:38:24 -0500
>
>I have just finished the subframe rebuilt project for my '86 5KCSTQ. It just
>looks great and am all excited of replacing all my front suspension parts so
>effectively. I have installed the 4 main bushings, new tranny bushings, sway
>bar bushings and new control arms. New motor mounts and strut mounts I have
>ready to be replaced too. I think I have thought of everything but am only
>worried about the subframe bolts since I have read some horror stories about
>them. Should I go ahead and reuse the old bolts, or would it be much better
>and safer to get new ones? Do I order these bolts from the Dealer?
>I will be taking the car to the shop where they have a lift, and want
>everything to go real smoothly, and be prepared for potential problems. The
>shop will let me work on my own car, and I get to use the monkey lads whom I
>keep totally under my control, any time they get close to my car :)
>
>Thanks,Martin.
>'86 5KCSTQ Prl
>'91 2CTQA Prl
>'91 2TQ Maroon
>

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