aidandj

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<p></p><p>No you don't it sucks</p><p></p><p>I am the younger version of you, hasn't this been clarified already?</p><p></p><p>God damn, you are one ****** awesome machinist tommy, those look sex.</p>

aidandj

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<p>Bolt length? Looks like it needs to be a bit shorter?</p>

deezums

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Thanks man, they aren't quite as nice as I'd like but at least you won't ever really see them. The drawbar problems show through into the finish, and they took about 4 times longer than expected while I nursed it along.

After I try these out I'm going to get some more 3/4" material and try the square nut version. Hopefully the mill can keep a friggen grip, so I can get back to reasonable times.

There's a pair in the mail for you, two day. Remember, torque wrench, and I'm not responsible if they fail on track lol

deezums

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Yeah, going back to ace hardware for flange bolts here in a few. I'll report back with what I use.

aidandj

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<p>torque wrench.....to what specs? I guess were the manufacturer. We just try different ones until it stops breaking right?</p><p>Relevant:</p><p><img src="http://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.miataturbo.net-vbulletin/600x189/80-ch861126_4a2443637e9259a5036e102f5332de59aba8ae8c. gif" title="" /><br /><br />&nbsp;</p>

deezums

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33ftlbs is the number I recall Rtele/rallas saying the bracket should be good to.

I have two half brackets you could weld into one if you strip one of those.

aidandj

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<p>Now that could have interesting results.</p>

EO2K

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Torque until failure then back off 25% ?

Then the hairline should start receding pretty soon, have fun with that one

hi_im_sean

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https://www.boltdepot.com/fastener-i...ed-Torque.aspx

aidandj

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<p>Thats a lot less fun <img alt="" src="https://www.miataturbo.net/images/smilies/smile.gif" title="" /></p><p>Does the material you are bolting into matter?</p>

hi_im_sean

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I'm pretty sure that table assumes the material with sustain proper bolt preload.

stoves

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Correct.

deezums

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I bought grade 8 flanged 3/8" hardware, was pretty spendy at ace but what are you gonna do.

1-1/2" and 1" hardware seems to be the right lengths.

hi_im_sean

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Ace is the place to rape your face.

aidandj

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I really like my ace. They have stuff way cheaper than anywhere else I've been. Why the different lengths? Or did you mean either or.

deezums

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The brackets are stepped, you could use 4 1" bolts but I wouldn't advise it.

aidandj

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Ohhh. I was confused for a second. I thought it was 2 different lengths for the same holes in the ear. Makes sense now.

aidandj

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<p>These next 3 days are going to be really crazy lol.</p><p>Moving my entire garage/house.</p><p>-U-haul trailer rented</p><p>-free moving boxes acquired</p><p>Installing SADFab BBK</p><p>-brackets in the mail</p><p>-pads acquired</p><p>-Need to get hardware and rear 1.8 rotors.</p><p>Getting @turbofan's car started</p><p>-dash harness shows up tonight, going for first start</p><p>-dropping it off for alignment tomorrow</p><p>-figuring out glass</p><p>-etc etc.</p><p>Oh, and track day on monday at ORP. So probably leaving late sunday night to camp at the track 3 hours away.</p><p>Why do I do this to myself.</p><p>In other new.</p><p>TRUCK FITS IN GARAGE</p><p></p>

Rallas

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30ft/lb is what I have used for >20 assembly and disassembly cycles trying different things. No damaged threads yet. These brackets were were made out of 1" stock right? I would prefer for my set to be made just like these with only tapped threads. Heck, ill even tap it myself. I already have all the hardware needed.

aidandj

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<p>Somehow my gf actually agreed to organize my new garage for me </p><p>I found her one of those fancy home layout cad programs on her ipad and were gonna go to town. shelves and pegboard everywhere.</p><p>Still hunting for a big steel plate to make a welding table out of too.</p>