Is it save to use grade 8.8 (metric) bolts for the LCA arms?

 

the problem is going to be finding a bolt with the correct shoulder on it.

 

Dewey,
Well here is the bolt I got, it looks very similar to the original. What do you think, good enough?

 

if it is the same size and shape, it will probably work, thing is, i don't know what grade bold GM uses, or what is needed. although knowing GM they probably used grade 5 or so to save money (we all know the bean counters rule GM). maybe someone will chimb in with what grade bolt GM used.

 

Just checked on my Formula....it has metric grade 10.9 bolts - the equivalent of SAE grade 8.
I can vouch that they are plenty strong enough...see crash pics in my sig

Pete