Why Check Rod Bolts Stretch! Because torque readings vary do to excessive friction between two contact surfaces. Example of this is when the under head or flange of the rod bolt will bind and even micro weld its self to the bolt and rod matting surfaces. Using the stretch factors supplied by rod bolt manufacturers like ARP, you can set the stretch across the entire length of the bolt. This stretch offers a highly accurate way to measure torque and eliminate the chance of using a bad or fatigued bolt. Yes LowBugget engine builders use a LowBugget.com rod bolt stretch gauge and have detected at least 20 bad bolts over the years. This has saved us countless time and money. No one wants a ticking time bomb! Check out our line of Rod Bolt Stretch Gauges, Click Here |