Re: [DML] Modified Trailing Arms For 1/2" Bolts

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I'm sure you guys wouldn't be having this conversation if Toby Tabs were still available.  

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On Feb 7, 2012, at 21:22, Martin Gutkowski <martin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> An interesting link, but not one written in the language of engineering. 
> Toughness, ductility, tensile strength, modulus of elasticity etc etc 
> etc - all play their part. It has been some time since I did my 
> materials course but when I was researching the source of my bolts, I 
> did raise a few eyebrows with the relatively low torque specified 
> (limited by the tube in the bush, not the bolt), and I was talking to 
> industrial suppliers, not automotives.
> 
> I'm sure Bill's bolts will do the job, but care should be taken when 
> talking simply about tensile strength, it's not the only measure for how 
> good the bolt will be. And we all KNOW the 10.9's are prone to reaching 
> their fatigue limit and bending/breaking.
> 
> Martin
> 
> On 07/02/2012 18:53, Matthew wrote:
>> http://www.industrialchassisinc.com/Web-blog/?p=622
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