Postby weaver » Fri Mar 08, 2019 12:13 am
As I am always replacing the crap Nissan body/trim screws and bolts, I bought a bunch of different flavors (styles,sizes, grades) in bulk from Zoro Tools and in A2 stainless steel from Albany County Fasteners (keep in mind stainless is usually softer than comparable fasteners, so only use for low-strength needs) AlbanyCountyFasteners.com is an excellent place to learn about sizing, grades, materials and installations. I've been buying from them for many moons. AutoFastenerandClips.com is also a great resource as they have many OEM cross refernce numbers. Very cost effective and no more Mickey-mousing around when one bolt is holding up finishing the job. I use Plano storage trays from Menards to keep all of the Legos organized,easy peasy. Seems like newer Nissan bolts and screws are lower quality than I've experienced in the past, so I upgrade bolt by bolt as I work. Non-OEM are much cheaper too. Just figure out the size, grade and material you need. (I'm speaking of body and trim hardware. I stick with OEM for more critical mechanical systems) Most body and trim bolts I have encountered are M6x1.0mm and M8x1.25mm.flange hex head, hex head with washer,dog point, sheet metal and SEMS screws.