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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 07:38 PM
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Bolts?

I got myself a new air dam but i don't know what type of bolts &/or nuts to be using to install it. What is the appropriate hardware that came stock for this?
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 10:24 PM
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Re: Bolts?

im not sure the answer to your question id just get new nuts and bolts and washers however if your trying to make your car stock then that wont be acceptable i undrstand. but just a question- how much did you pay for the air dam?
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 11:29 AM
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Re: Bolts?

Should be the M8 or so "screws" with the 10mm head I believe. It's about 15mm long. They sell them in the "HELP" section in the auto parts stores. They thread into those metal clips. It uses machine screw threads, not sheet metal threads.
Someone should be able to get you a picture here eh...?
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 08:27 AM
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Re: Bolts?

Originally Posted by Sonix
Should be the M8 or so "screws" with the 10mm head I believe. It's about 15mm long. They sell them in the "HELP" section in the auto parts stores. They thread into those metal clips. It uses machine screw threads, not sheet metal threads.
Someone should be able to get you a picture here eh...?
Thanks alot! Mine doesn't have the metal clips... just the pre-drilled holes on the radiator bar. So would that be in the help section too?


Originally Posted by wakeboardr42393
im not sure the answer to your question id just get new nuts and bolts and washers however if your trying to make your car stock then that wont be acceptable i undrstand. but just a question- how much did you pay for the air dam?
yes i'm trying to go stock.
got it for 48$ shipped from moderndaymuscle.com
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 04:13 PM
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Re: Bolts?

A good hardware store, one with a well stocked fastener section will have the clips ,"speedy nuts" is what theyre called, and the factory style bolts. Ive purchased both the speedy nuts and the bolts several times at True Value. Auto parts stores rarely have a decent fastener selection.
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 06:04 AM
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Re: Bolts?

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A good hardware store, one with a well stocked fastener section will have the clips ,"speedy nuts" is what theyre called, and the factory style bolts. Ive purchased both the speedy nuts and the bolts several times at True Value. Auto parts stores rarely have a decent fastener selection.
M8 Bolt with M10 Head?
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 06:59 AM
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Re: Bolts?

Maybe something from the following company:

http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/

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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 09:19 PM
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Re: Bolts?

I may be spoiled. Parkrose True Value here in Portland has the best fastener selection I have ever seen in one location. They have just about any style of fastener you might need in almost any size combination you could dream of.
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