New England B.S. Thread

It looks like I'll be buying some hardware anyways... I don't like how the 3 bolts only have a washer for one side. There should be washers on both sides IMO. I'll buy 10 new grade 8 washers before the install.

Same here, we walked through just before we went to go sign just to make sure nothing had happened since the offer was accepted. My fiance's brother found a broken pipe on their final walk through and ended up walking away from the house. The house hadn't been properly winterized and no one was living there. A heating pipe burst on the 3rd floor and ruined the house.

 

well fuck, thats good to know...

 

I was always told that a slotted hole gets a flat and lock washer and a hole just gets a lock. That being said if you are going slot to slot then yes I agree with the extra flat

 

Just check into it I could be wrong. Is it a log prefab house that could make a diff. If it is try to contact or find them online for info

 

I agree. You don't need a lock if you have the nylon nuts though but I still think there should be a washer on either side of the plates.

 

I will have to check at work and see what we have for flatstock. We usually have a bucket full of hardware from construction and modernization jobs

 

That'd work!

I think Rocky's sells grade 8 hardware. I'm sure it's not cheap though.

 

Fastenal and they def are not cheap


Ok boys I am out for the night

 

Rob, how are yours installed?

 

Where's the pics of the new one ? Glad the trade in is working out for you .

 

Mike
On the bottom of the frame mine are countersunk with one washer with nut
Side of frame I have 2 washers . Nut and bolt . No lock washer no nylon nut .
I know I don't have the same sliders but I haven't had any issues .

 

There you go. 70k miles, frame just replaced on it and everything. Going tmw to test drive it and if everything works out, it will me mine for sure. Can't wait.

 

WOW, how many diffrent Tacos you got on hold ???? That is NOT the Black one ....Same Specs ????

 

Interesting. In all actuality, grade 8 bolts that are properly torqued shouldn't need the nylon washers or the lock nuts. Interesting on the bottom bolts though... Maybe I'll just buy 6 washers for the bottom bolts. Thanks, John!

 

Sweet looks nice !
Silver is a good way to hide scratches

 

No problem
I like the countersunk bolt because I won't snap the head off dragging the frame over rocks .

 

I had just one but after thinking about it, it had higher millage and paint was really bad. This one seems to be perfect so im happy.

Thanks and yes it is. Im not a big fan od silver but I think if I black the wheels and bumpers it will work really nice.

 

Black wheels and black grilles look great on them.

 

Nice looking 1st Gen Miguel! Good luck

 

Dam it kid...Welcome to becoming a grown up.... .....

If I am not mistaken a few of your friends here said just that.."When it feels right , you will know it"....


This weather breaks and mine will have just that;black rear bumper and grill insert...both are in need of TLC...