Avbug,
There is no doubt that aircraft-class fasteners are superior. I never doubted that. All I'm contesting is that SAE grade-8 hardware will suffice for my particular application. Just as someone else said, I am using multiple fasteners at any given point of attachment. The failure of one fastener will not result in carnage, and the problem can be noted before the results are catastrophic.
I value your input, and trust in everything you say. But understand that I'm working on a truck suspension, not a Boeing 777 wing spar. Above all, I wouldn't do anything that might potentially become a hazard to myself or others. Trust in my judgment, and sleep at night knowing that I'm not building an airplane.
There is no doubt that aircraft-class fasteners are superior. I never doubted that. All I'm contesting is that SAE grade-8 hardware will suffice for my particular application. Just as someone else said, I am using multiple fasteners at any given point of attachment. The failure of one fastener will not result in carnage, and the problem can be noted before the results are catastrophic.
I value your input, and trust in everything you say. But understand that I'm working on a truck suspension, not a Boeing 777 wing spar. Above all, I wouldn't do anything that might potentially become a hazard to myself or others. Trust in my judgment, and sleep at night knowing that I'm not building an airplane.