Do these bolts bolt to the frame, or are these the bolts that just hold the pieces of the electronic swaybar disco assembly together (since I know you said you took it apart)?
For example, I wouldn't use stainless for things like crankshaft pulley bolts, bolts holding the engine to the transmission case, bolts for the control arms, track bar, etc. Why? Because they are under constant stress (and I'm not referring to just the clamping force that any bolt would be under when secured to a threaded hole or a nut).
But as for the bolts simply holding the electrical disco assembly case together, I really don't think those bolts are going to be under a lot of stress. To me, that would be like the bolts holding a throttle body to an intake manifold.
Do you know the thread pitch and dimensions of the bolts in question? Can you post a pic of one? What would look pretty killer is using stainless steel allen head cap screws.
I would not use stainless on anything if I did I would use lots of anti-seize as stainless tends to gall more then other materials. I learned my lesson long ago using stainless fasteners on motorcycles. Stainless not only is more brittle and less strong it is hard to drill to remove when one breaks.
I wouldn't use stainless on anything that is structural ever. They are just not very strong. Stainless will rust, it just happens to take longer than a normal bolt would. If you want something brighter that wont rust you can have all the heads powder coated any color you can imagine. The threads will be protected in the housing and only the bolt head would be exposed. You should expect to spend anywhere from $1 to $2 per bolt to have them done.
I have done 1000's of bolts for people. Anything from cars, to big rigs, to bikes. It always holds up better than stainless or other options.
A silver or a chrome would easily fit what you are looking for. I personally did all of mine textured black
Stainless Bolts are not strong for high torque rating use grade 8 zinc will last rust free for long time. SS not used on auto industry for a reason. Threads pulls with easy compare to others.
Your choice.
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