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#830747 02/29/2012 1:17 AM
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hi guys looking for a source for some button head cap screws for my rear suspension. need grade 5 or better in bigger sizes 7/16, 1/2 in lenghts of up to 5 inches. any ideas or sources you guys know of.


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here's where I order a bunch of stuff like that, they have a great selection, fast shipping, and decent prices.
http://www.mcmaster.com/
If they don't have something they usually can and will gladly get it.


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Fastnel Is also a good source. Some cities have storefronts.

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this is my go to place for fastners...good selection and prices and fast shipping bolt depot .......dave


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I just did a quick comparison on a grade 5 carriage bolt 1/2-13 and 2" long.

bolt depot
http://www.boltdepot.com/Product-Details.aspx?product=4318


McMaster
http://www.mcmaster.com/#90185A720

Half price from McMaster.

Grigg


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ive been buying from bolt depot but they dont have the lenghts that i need and they dont have special order i quess. i will check with the others. thanks


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Originally Posted By: DADS50
Fastnel Is also a good source. Some cities have storefronts.

They are my source for button-head hex bolts however lately their prices seem a bit high. I needed 4 6.5" stainless carriage bolts. Fastenal wanted 35.00 each. I got the same grade from Bolt Depot for, I believe, 3.75 each.
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If you are looking for specialty stainless stuff, check out the Marine Supply houses - usually a good selection of unusual fasteners.


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