I was enjoying the process of removing the battery box today and noticed that all of the bolts/nuts I removed were badly rusted. I am a bit concerned that the next time I need to use them they will no longer work properly. That said, I have a few questions:

* How do you decide when to replace a nut/bolt?
* How do you get the measurements?
* Where do you get them (I don't feel like spending $25/nut at the dealer)?

 

How do you decide when to replace a bolt? are you serious? Maybe you just didn't word you question the right way. Basically, if you feel like changing a bolt, go to the home depot or lowe's and bring the bolt you want to replace. then replace it. If you really want to be exact, buy a caliper for measuring and measure it. No offense, but it's not rocket science.

 

Tractor Supply is the best place to get bolts, if one is near you.Lowe's and HD are very proud of their nuts and bolts

 

Support the mom and pop places!

 

mine are like that too, until i went over a rather large bump in a mud pit, my whole holder broke and it's secured with a bungee cord, not to hijack the thread, but anyone know where to get a new holder (besides a jy)

 

Mom and pop hardware stores are a thing of the past around these parts.

 

Yea there few and far between but still around.

 

I am going to **** my pants that is so funny!!!!!!!!

I'm pretty sure that the bolts holding your batt. box on are being used all the time?? Holding the battery? Somebody correct me because I'm not sure!!! My little 14 year old brain cannot process this much common sense!!!!!!

 

Hah, I was a tad tired while writing that. By "not work properly" I meant rusting shut, falling apart from rust, etc.

That said, my concern with replacing them is more in getting the proper size and grade.

 

Something else your little 14 year old brain can't process must be respect since you have none. Take that pine cone out of your *** and post an answer to the question or don't say anything at all. It's pretty simple.

People acting like this are the reason why some members quit coming back.

Anyways, your local home depot or lowes should have what you're looking for. Definitely go to the mom and pop shops if you can find one.