Tmoose,
it was one of the rear bolts that was worse than the other (actual sections of thread corroded away)...the others were corroded pretty bad...fine where the existing nut was but the threads below that were deformed enough to not let the nut go down any farther but not as bad as that one...
Desertfox, yes putting anti-seize on the bolts before putting the nut on was going to be my intention as that was part of the installation instructions. I didn't realize that it could alter the force applied to the bolt when using my torque wrench. I've read that stainless steel fasteners have...
I've already installed the bolts so what's done is done unfortunately. I went with the 1/2" bolts since that's what they sell in their kit so I figured I'd just match them exactly (along with the epoxy type) assuming if they are selling it then it must be ok. Although in hindsight had I known...
Hopefully this type of question is acceptable here as it's not work related....if it's against forum rules then I apologize.
I am installing a diving board base at my home. There was an existing diving board but the old cast in place anchor bolts were rusted past mere surface rust (sections of...
