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Where to buy hardware?

Discussion in 'Tech' started by Chaplain45, Apr 26, 2018.

  1. Chaplain45

    Chaplain45 Well-Known Member

    Where are you guys buying nuts, bolts etc
    I'm not trying to bash any company, just looking for another option other than probolt. Thank you.

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    Chaplain45, Apr 26, 2018
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  2. RM Racing

    RM Racing Tool user

    McMaster-Carr.
     
    RM Racing, Apr 26, 2018
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  3. Chaplain45

    Chaplain45 Well-Known Member

    Love mcMaster-carr! Sometime I get same day delivery if I order early in the morning. However they lack a lot of aluminum and titanium bits that sends me searching the www.

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    Chaplain45, Apr 26, 2018
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  4. RonR

    RonR Well-Known Member

    McMaster and Fastenal
     
    RonR, Apr 26, 2018
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  5. L8 Braker

    L8 Braker 'Murica

    Ace Hardware almost always has the weird things that are needed on the bikes. If not, I use RonAyers.com to get replacements.
     
    L8 Braker, Apr 26, 2018
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  6. stangmx13

    stangmx13 Well-Known Member

    the AceHardware by my house has a significantly better selection than the HomeDepot or Lowes. thats where I get all my non-specialty stuff, like race fairing bolts and washer.

    for moto-specific bolts, I just use my local dealer cuz it comes in quick and they are super nice to me.
     
    stangmx13, Apr 26, 2018
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  7. mike-guy

    mike-guy Well-Known Member

    Ace is great but you get bent over real hard for some things
     
    mike-guy, Apr 26, 2018
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  8. Chaplain45

    Chaplain45 Well-Known Member

    I'm usually looking for TI in metric for load/weight bearing and Aluminum metric for all the other doodads. Never seen a metric titanium anything at my Ace. Pro-bolt has great selection but hate waiting over a month to get the stuff.

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    Chaplain45, Apr 26, 2018
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  9. neckbrace

    neckbrace Well-Known Member

    neckbrace, Apr 26, 2018
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  10. Boman Forklift

    Boman Forklift Well-Known Member

    I think you live in S. Cal, but not sure where? This place has a great selection, my guys often go there when sourcing hardware.

    http://www.mcfaddendalehardware.com

    When I raced karts, you I was able to source all kinds of oddball metric fasteners from them.
     
    Boman Forklift, Apr 27, 2018
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  11. Mran556

    Mran556 Well-Known Member

    Tru value.

    Any hardware store.. important stuff like caliper bolts, rotor bolts, cam bolts etc.. I order oem.

    Anything else is at the hardware store.
     
    Mran556, Apr 27, 2018
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  12. Chaplain45

    Chaplain45 Well-Known Member

    I'll try these guys next time.

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    Chaplain45, Apr 28, 2018
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  13. Chaplain45

    Chaplain45 Well-Known Member

    Thanks for the suggestions everyone. Our hardware stores (Lowe's, hd, ace etc) have very limited metric selection. In addition I'm not building a house, I'm building race bikes, so looking for titanium and Aluminum fastener supplier other than probolt-usa. Preferably drilled heads.etc

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    Chaplain45, Apr 28, 2018
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  14. Chaplain45

    Chaplain45 Well-Known Member

    Chaplain45, Apr 28, 2018
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