i went to 4 hardware/auto store today none of them had what i was looking for!! napa, osh, dale's hardware and a small private store. this sucks ***. this is not the first occasion either. anyways anyone know of a big name store that actually carry as much metric bolts as standard?...if not what about small stores in the bay? damn inches, miles, and lb system

 

Well seeing as how the bay area is every bit of 10 times larger than the Reno area and I know of quite a few places I can go at anytime and find metric bolts, you should not have a problem. Especially since I live in an SAE friendly town. None of which are napa kragen or pep boys of course. Go find a bolt and fittings place near where you live. Thats where I always go when I need something funny.

 

i went most of the place i can think of, unless someone can suggest of one i never thought of. fremont/newark area

 

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