Many thanks for replies. I would have liked to have used a grade 12.9 but they are not readily available in the size of bolt I was after M16 x 130mm. The original design of the tool can be seen in these two you tube videos:
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Hi all, I've finalised the design for a KTM motorcycle swingarm bearing extraction and installation tool. I need to know which is better to use as a drawbar, fine pitch or coarse pitch bolt. I will be using a grade 10.9 M16 bolt. The most important factor is resistance to thread stripping. My...