Rear Suspension (Last Post)

["Mike" <mquinto@xxxx>]

Hello List,
Video Bob is right about this thread. I'm sorry if I'm scaring 
people about the rear suspension bolts. There are a small hand few 
of people that do worry about this issue or want improvements in 
this area. I was speaking more to them. These people are the ones 
who purchased the Toby bolts, or installed the Bauerle Bracket, and 
have or want the Pearce Chassis for RIDE improvements. I was also 
trying to make aware that people should not attempt to do certain 
mods like the Bauerle Bracket. But for those who want to do mods the 
ones that I suggested and what Pearce has designed are the safer 
ones.
But again I would not recommend to anyone attempt these.

I'm aware of the other companies selling bolts. I neglected to 
mention them because I don't no the specification and the people on 
this list are more knowledgeable about Toby's bolts.
Bill Robertson is also correct in his post. Those of you that are 
worried about the bolts and price inspect them often or purchased an 
upgraded bolt from your favorite supplier. Anything is better then 
the original OEM.

I never heard of any crash related accident caused by this bolt. I 
still have my OEM bolts installed and I'm sure they are bent. I 
figure if they have lasted this long they did what they were 
designed to do (even if it was a poor design). I never mention in my 
post that the OEM bolts were a safety hazard or will cause an 
accident. But for my taste a bent bolt is not a good thing to have. 
When I get time I will do mods to my suspension like I claimed in my 
previous post. 
For me this is an easy job because I'm a fabricator and I'm 
surrounded by people who can give me expert advice. But I will do it 
not because I'm afraid of the bolt snapping. It's for reducing the 
bending of the bolt and RIDE handling. 

Just like the LHS torsion bar or LHS fender. When people hear that 
supplies are low, panic mode starts. Or when people say on this list 
I'm doing a short run of something, this also causes the panic mode. 
Everyone be safe, don't worry, and Happy Holidays.

Regards,
Mike