Rear outer CV joint housing bolt replacement question

[90gst_sean]

I'm rebuilding a AWD GSX that came missing a few peaces.

I needed the rear CV axle too wheel hub bolts for a 3btLSD and happened to be at home depot. I picked up six 3/8" grade 8 bolts with lock washers, and wonder if this will work fine or will I need the real thing from Mitsu?

The threads running the entire length of the bolt; I could see them maybe damaging the bolt holes over time... maybe???

Any thoughts?

Are these bolts a weak point; prone to breakage?

 

[DSM90AWD]

The three bolt axles are weak to begin with. If you add in some potential "slop" in the axle to flange connection by using the wrong size/type bolts, well, I hope you enjoy replacing axles.

Call up JNZ Tuning for new replacements or Mitsubishi Graveyard for a used set, will be one less thing to worry about

 

[90gst_sean]

Just sent them both emails.
Thanks

At least I'll have something to get the car tuned up and running with... For the time being.

 

[Morphius]

Torque them correctly and you'll be fine. It's the clamp load that's critical.

 

[90gst_sean]

UPDATE: 2 YEARS LATER

I've been running these Home Depot bolts for over two years now and no problems.

 

[airmail96]

Glad to know, I'm running some lowes grade 8 bolts to attach my driveshaft to the rear dif.

 

[ACM]

I'm glad that worked out for you.

Bitter experience notes that True Value Grade 8 hardware is marginally stronger than goat cheese - just so y'all know. Wouldn't want your car trailer to break loose or anything...