I'm thinking of using this bolt for a hanger for my rear diffuser...

anyone think of a reason i shouldn't?

i would be making the hanger out of aluminum bar stock so it would in effect be an aluminum washer...

almost concerns me -- but I'm just not sure.

here is a pic.


any thoughts?

 

What's your concern? That the aluminum would get thinnner over time due to stress from the subframe and the bolt would get loose?

 

yeah..
that and not really knowing the torque i need for that bolt...

it is one of the ones holding the body to the sub-frame...

 

there should be a general spec for that size. 10mm is about 35in to 45in lbs. 12mm is around 55-75 in lbs and 14mm is 85-95. unless its threaded into aluminium. its about half.

 

good info

thanks.