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Originally Posted by ps2cho
Thanks! that gives me some great ideas.
Would HD or Lowes carry the threaded rods and thick washers? I haven't tried anything like that before.
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I've heard the name of those shops and they seem to get mentioned for similar subjects but I can't tell you for sure!
Any hardware shop / (home) DIY shop should be able to sell you threaded rod, nuts and washers.
Metric or otherwise doesn't really matter - just be aware that for automotive repairs as in using this hardware on a vehicle that the strength of these parts is not always up to scratch. 8.8 grade stuff is usually the minimum strength stuff for cars. Putting on 4.4 isn't a good idea. Still for the purpose of making a DIY press the use of lower grade stuff isn't so important - it will just strip a lot quicker. Keep cheap fasteners and junk like that well away from automotive spares!