The Supercar Registry - Ball Joints : Bolting ????

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Thanks for you replies.......
As I said this is a nice street, driver build.....

I called local fastener supplier and they carry 1/4-20x1"
Button Head Allen in Grade 8 Black Oxide.

Not trying to trick anybody into thinking these are rivits,
just didnt like the cosmetics of regular hex head.

I will use AN washers against the powder coated A-Arm
and thread locker....need to find inch lb torque for above

I'll post pics upon completion !!

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Originally Posted by WILMASBOYL78 (Post 1355069)

I called both places and neither of the sales reps. knew the answer...the Corvette place sent me to their tech line...just got a voice mail...Ground Up guy placed me on hold and asked someone...he tells me the bolts have a knurl on them that secures them in place to facilitate tightening the nut...he also said they carry the actual rivets if you are going that route.

***the knurls don't seem to be shown in the website photos for the item

Tom from the Tech Dept.

Tom I have used them and once the lock washer is crushed the nut will turn against the washer allowing you to torque then down. I usually spot torque them. (That is tightening to you see spots...LOL)