In a message dated 96-12-17 08:22:29 EST, you write:
>No problem at all with using stainless steel bolts. I bought mine at ACE
>hardware but I'm sure they are available elsewhere, as well. I also used
>stainless locknuts. For my money, they are the only way to fly.
>
Unless these were SAE Grade 5 fine-threaded nuts and bolts, they are
NOT what the factory specifies. This is violating the LXC Prime Directive of
'doing what the manufacturer says'.
73, Steve K7LXC
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