probably the biggest reasons that the factory didn't use stainless steel
is because of the cost involved.  most consumers wouldn't be willing to
pay the cost for stainless fastners.  the whole point of using stainless
steel fastners is that the parts come apart easier in the future.  the
hope is that with stainless steel there is no need to cut anything off
because it unscrews like it is supposed to.  when i have time to wait i
purchase my stainless from these guys, there shipping is actually pretty
fast.

http://www.boltdepot.com/

jonathan

On Sat, 12 Feb 2005, Jere Hawn wrote:

> Greetings All,
>
> I have been considering using stainless steel fasteners when I put my
> exhaust back together.  However, if it is a good idea why didn't the exhaust
> come with them?  Second in a few years if I need to take it apart will I be
> able to? And if I have to cut them off will I be able to?  It sounds like a
> great idea but am I locking my exhaust system up for ever?
>
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> Jere
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