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I also have another thing that should be checked.
You say they replaced the bolts. Check and see if that replacement was a grade 8 or stronger bolt. A grade 5 is not recommended for that application. An easy way to tell the grade 8 is shinny gold tint color on the bolt and not. If they are all silver they need to be replaced. ASAP AL

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Al I appreciate all of your excellent input. Wish you had been here
when I had the first alignment done. This is the shop CC has always recommended.I am sure almost everyone in this group knows the name. I would appreciate any suggestions for a good shop in CA or AZ that I can go to as we head south. Macke 2003 Magna# 6277

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I also have another thing that should be checked.
You say they replaced the bolts. Check and see if that replacement

was a

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grade 8 or stronger bolt. A grade 5 is not recommended for that
application. An

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easy way to tell the grade 8 is shinny gold tint color on the bolt

and not.

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If they are all silver they need to be replaced. ASAP > AL

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Macke, ask at CC for the name of the alignment shop in Grant's Pass. They have a good reputation.
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The name of the company in Grant's Pass is:

Henderson Line-Up
417 SW Henderson Lane
Grants Pass, OR 97527
541 955-0769

Hope this helps. We had our 2000 Allure aligned there in October.

Kathy Marsh
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I don't think you can judge the bolt grade based on color. Hashmarks on the head of the bolt is the usual way; grade 5 = 3 hash marks and grade 8 = 6 hashmarks in both cases evenly disstributed over the head of the bolt. Unfortunately there are no identification marks on nuts.
There have also been a lot of counterfiet bolts from you can guess which country.

Bob Handren

'05 Country Coach Inspire 51178
'00 JGCL
 

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Bob, you are right and the color is not the correct way to judge. Hash marks are suppose to be the guide, along with reliable suppliers, conscious tech's. I just happen to remember the Peter Built truck problem when the bolts broke off holding the steering box in place. Counterfeit and from you know where.
Best regards
AL

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