Winch bolts

[Smokinyoda]

In the process of moving a winch from one truck to another. Is it OK to re-use the bolts? Have heard that fine thread bolts should not be re-used once torqued down.

I ask because although i didnt have to use a torch to remove them, just alot of air, they do look kinda stretched in places.

If I need to replace them, does anyone who has done this before happen to still have a list of all the necessary bolt sizes?

 

[wsucougarx]

I re-used all my bolts. If you want new, you may want to try contacting George at White Owl Parts Inc. You do realize these are specialized bolts with a shoulder unlike anything you can get retail.

 

[gringeltaube]

OP said "fine thread" which the 12 shouldered ones are not...

All other mounting bolts are std. sizes, 1/2"- 20 and 5/8"- 18, grade 5 or better. Re-use all but a visibly stretched bolt; there are more than needed and they are oversized anyways for their function... The "weak link" are the frame extensions and (stamped) mounting supports in itself, not the bolts, IMHO.

G.

 

[nk14zp]

I reused my bolts.

 

[doghead]

I reused my bolts.

Didn't you mean to say, "my WIFE reused my bolts"?

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/585567-post14.html

 

[m816Buch]

Didn't you mean to say, "my WIFE reused my bolts"?

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/585567-post14.html

some guys have all the luck........probably cooks too!!!!!!!

 

[m16ty]

I reused most of my bolts. Had to chase the threads with a die but they worked fine after that. There were a few of the shorter bolts that the threads were too far gone so I had to replace them.

You're much better off re-using the bolts if you can. You can get quite a few dollars in bolts if you don't.

 

[jatonka]

Gerhardt, good to hear from you, please don'tbe a stranger here. we need good input from the experienced people. John T out