18/07/2025
Shanked bolts not only improve a bolts ability to withstand shear force, it is a method that is used on many pre 1980s vehicles, to align the pressure plate accurately to the Flywheel.
Near on a daily basis, we see non shanked bolts, incorrectly used in these applications, resulting in misalignment of the pressure plate, engine vibration , potential clutch failure and or injury
Direct clutch stock many of the common, shanked bolts in ARP and or genuine brand, utilizing the under head shoulder to locate into the flywheel.
If your era of vehicle did not run locating dowels, it is essential it runs shanked bolts.
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