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Old 09-11-2025, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by hurryinhoosier62 View Post
Those resemble the 5140 alloy rods Ace sold. He also sold 4340 rods but they were “H” beams. As many have already said, replace the bolts and have the rods reconditioned. I would add to have the rods magnafluxed as well.
These are probably the 5140 then. I do remember 2 different numbers, those are probably it. Replace the current arp bolts?

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