WTF fastenal?

[Rose2300]

K so I went to fastenal and got my 3in by 1 3/8 in washers to level my truck. I went back later that day and the guy asked me what the washers were for and when I told him he said that the washers wouldn't hold up to the stress, even when welded. He said to get the poly leveling kit from a 4x4 shop. then I told him the metal was better because the poly crap has a bad rep for falling apart over time and that the washer lift is a common modification that us ranger owners do.

So my question is: Will I be ok with the washer lift or should I just go get a poly leveling kit from the 4x4 shop?

 

[rngmStr]

you'll be good with washers

 

[matt167]

If there hardened you'll have no issue.. Last time I walked thru a Fastenal's doors, I was looking for rod ends/ heim joints. They could order them, but they were $40 each for 1/2", and they were cheepies.

 

[Rose2300]

If there hardened you'll have no issue.. Last time I walked thru a Fastenal's doors, I was looking for rod ends/ heim joints. They could order them, but they were $40 each for 1/2", and they were cheepies.

alright well I didn't get the hardened ones beacuse they were like $2.00 per washer

Would I still be ok?

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

I ran regular washers for years....up until about 4 months ago when I started my SAS.

Don't worry about them.

 

[4x4junkie]

I've had junky Home Depot washers on mine for over 15 years now.

 

[Rose2300]

Alright I really appreciate the input guys! looks like the lift is a go, except they only had 1 3/4""x10" bolt in stock but freight comes in monday so I should have it squared away by tuesday

And I mean that guy was really getting on my case about it, saying "You're gonna kill someone, or yourself." but I think I trust ranger owners who have used washers over an employee spewing opinions haha

 

[mp3deviant721]

Don't let him stop you from using the washers. The guy at our Fastenal store asked me what I was doing with a shitload of huge washers and told him I was doing a lift for my truck. He was surprised at my answer.

 

[Rose2300]

Sounds good! I was looking through the washers I bought and ones cracked

I was hoping to get the washers welded and painted tomorrow but I guess I'll just wait till the rest of the hardware comes in on monday