Where can I buy large bolts & nuts online?

[TomGolden]

Howdy all,



A friend of mine recently gave me a pair of military surplus cargo tie down loop type anchors that I am going to mount on my new Denver Off Road bumper instead of traditional tow hooks. These things are about 5/8" thick steel loops, kind of egg shaped, about 4" in diameter. They originally screwed into the floor of a C5 Galaxy transport plane or other surface to anchor vehicles like tanks, 2 1/2 & 5 ton trucks for transport, so they are way strong. Because they screwed into the floor surface, they never had nuts on them, which I now need to find.



The bolt is 1 1/8" with a fine thread pattern, not sure what the exact pattern is, but it is not a coarse thread. Those nuts I have been able to find



Does anyone know of a good online source for large nuts and bolts that I could order some of this size nut from?



Thanks,

Tom

 

[dan brooks]

Try http://www.mcmaster.com - they have just about everything you could need as far as hardware, tools, etc. I haven't bought from them yet but their reputation is very good.



If they don't have it, http://www.copperstate.com probably will - they're here in Tucson and I have dealt with them on a walk-in basis, and was treated well each time.

 

[lgibson]

Have you tried going to a place that services or sells heavy equitment? They should have it or know how to get it. I was a heavy equitment mechanic and our supplier, I can't remember the name, had all kinds of cool stuff.

 

[big jake 1]

Tom:



they are not on line, but check out



BLUE COLLAR SUPPLY

4871 FLORIN-PERKINS RD

SACRAMENTO



(916) 381-1442



they have a huge supply of fasteners that they sell by the pound very reasonably!!!!!!



I know they have large stuff there as well.



Blue Collar is just a couple of miles west of Sac Raceway, so its basically on your side of town ( US 50)



good luck



big jake

 

[nickleinonen]

Originally posted by dan brooks

Try http://www.mcmaster.com - they have just about everything you could need as far as hardware, tools, etc. I haven't bought from them yet but their reputation is very good.



If they don't have it, http://www.copperstate.com probably will - they're here in Tucson and I have dealt with them on a walk-in basis, and was treated well each time.

mcmaster is great to deal with, but if you live north of the border [like me ] you will get it up the a... . well, you know, for shipping/duty and anyother way the goverment will take your money. .

 

[BigYellowIron]

Go to your Local Caterpillar dealer they have the best bolts IMHO. not bad priced either. They have phosphate oil coated or zink dicromate plated.



Adam

 

[willyslover]

Tom. . Blue Collar is the spot... might also try Orchard Supply but I think they are mostly done at 1"

 

[big jake 1]

Gary:



its good to know that Blue Collar is not just my secret... ... ...



went there just last weekend to get stuff to fab up my airhorns.



when I get them finally installed, I will point my truck towards Twain Harte and light them off, you should be able to hear them without too much discomfort.









big jake

 

[JB @ C and L Machine]

Being in NJ we have an account with Mcmaster car and there service is outstanding. They offer a delivery service that comes the same day if you order before 11am!!! I have a joke with my neighbor. . hes always asking me where to buy hardware? I 'd always tell um Mcmaster car. So I now tell' um you know who has it. Now he knows. JB

 

[willyslover]

BJ1... I refer to it as the candy store. . good place for "guy shopping"



I'll put in my ear plugs. . let me know when LOL

 

[jrobinson2]

The military Rings I have appear to be the same and are 1-1/8 x 12 UNF.

I may have a couple of mounting plates from a military trailer with two 3/8" holes and the big thread in the center around here somewhere, I may also have some 1-1/8 nuts.

If your interested let me know and I'll go dig around the junk pile to see what I can find. I won't be back home to look till tuesday.

Jared

 

[willyslover]

Tom. . don't forget Bill [KickinY2K]. . if ya can't find what ya need. . he does restoration of military rigs also