I snapped the bolt in the middle of the car on what I think is where the subframe is. It's where you would install a lower tie bar. Too late for the dealer. Will a Home Depot bolt hold up until early this week?

 

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It better be a Grade 10 or higher bolt. That bolt is a very tough bolt that supports a lot of twist and turn coming out of the trailing arms.

 

man when i installed my tie bar i used a OSH grade 8 bolt and no problems here

 

Well it says 8.8 on the head, but that translates I believe to a SAE Grade 5 bolt. So looks like I should try and not drive it as much as possible eh?

Although I've heard of people using them without any problems whatsoever for months or years.

 

that bolt may snap upon a hard impact, like a pot hole,accident,etc. i would order one from the dealer when you get a chance.