Fairtax4me.... Thanks for posting the pics, it's so much easier. I appreciate that.
You're right on with the thread size, wow what a difference. There's probably 2x the threads on the OE kit pictured. I just went with what I could find locally. I do have a Subaru dealer local, I'll try and get a new set from them. I'm going to try to get in to the hobby shop and put this thing on a lift Saturday and wire wheel it cleaner.
I wonder what the reason is for the shoulder on the bolt. If I got a SS bolt and washers and tightened it down until the spring was compressed, wouldn't that work as well?? I could really cinch it down then.
I'll see what the Subaru dealer has for this wk end.
Thanks for the help.