Originally posted by Yoda
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Grade 5 will have a proof load of 85K psi, yield strength of 92K psi and tensile strength of 120k psi. The grade 5 is better for cyclic loading and will not be too brittle for the pounding it takes in our suspensions. Especially with the bushing being worn out. So this makes sense....thank you. Our rig is not stored near by.
I hope folks do not contemplate modifying this pin since this would change the design for its intended purpose. And in this case, winging it with assumptions could end badly.
Jim
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