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SKU #: GF-RBK73PMR
MPN #: RBK73PMR
Gator Fasteners Heavy Duty Connecting Rod Bolt Kit 01-03 Ford 7.3L Powerstroke
Description
Upgrade your 7.3L Powerstroke's bottom end with added protection from the Gator Fasteners Heavy-Duty Connecting Rod Bolt Kit. Connecting rod bolts are critical to keeping the rod caps securely fastened under the tremendous loads created during combustion. Factory rod bolts can stretch under demanding conditions, potentially compromising clamping force and putting the rotating assembly at risk. This upgraded kit is designed to provide greater fastener strength and help maintain dependable rod retention, making it a worthwhile addition when rebuilding or strengthening your engine.
These heavy-duty replacement bolts are manufactured in an ISO/TS 16949 quality-controlled facility and engineered to provide greater strength than the original factory fasteners. Their increased resistance to stretching helps maintain consistent clamping force under demanding engine loads. This kit is specifically designed for powdered metal connecting rods (PMR), offering a dependable fastening upgrade for your 7.3L Powerstroke.
IMPORTANT INFO: These bolts are not compatible with forged connecting rods, as the different rod designs require different fasteners.
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About Gator Fasteners
Nothing bites like a GATOR! Gator Fasteners was developed in 2017 to go toe to toe with the best in the Industry. Their fasteners are manufactured in a ISO/TS quality control factory using 8740 steel with an added proprietary element for the ultimate in strength and durability. All threads are rolled and have a max tensile strength of over 221Kpsi. These fasteners are trusted by some of the most succsessful competition trucks in the diesel industry.
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