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Old 10-02-2017, 10:35 AM   #1065
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That's not what I said at all. Actually a pin would probably be better because it wouldn't have any stress risers since the through bolt in all the engine mounts that I have seen, have some of the thread in the shear point in the mount.
Then I misunderstood. I thought you were implying that the threaded rod would be OK.

One benefit of higher quality fasteners is the threads are usually 'rolled' and not cut. Leads to a stronger fastener.
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