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Yes use the katech bolts you forgot to install
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 09:58 AM
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 11:14 AM
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the only time you need to change the rod bolts is if you plan on spinning it pretty high. if you are going to hang around a 6krpm redline, then sell them. if you are spinning closer to 7krpm then change them.
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 06:52 PM
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What r they a $100 bucks or something.. Don't be cheap man!!!$
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Don't be lazy and cut corners/pinch pennies man. Its the little things that get you and end up costing you in the end. Been there done that. Just remember "Half assed equals half fast!"
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