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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 12:23 PM
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I disagree mate,

All bolts stretch, not all bolts are designed to stretch.

Stretch bolts are torqued to a point where a certain part of the bolt experiences plastic deformation. In essence the bolt is always stretched when installed and torqued properly.

A normal high tensile bolt, can and does stretch BUT it isn't in a plastic state deliberately.

Rob,
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