use whatever anti seize you have on hand. I add anti seize to almost every thread when putting things back together. Hopefully it help with removal if the time arises again.

 

What invasion said. Lay it on everything.

 

Me? I locktite everything!

 

The stainless fasteners are a harder-brittler metal than low carbon steel and the stainless threads will gall and cross thread with out some lube. the anti-sieze will also halt dis-similar metals corrosion .

 

he is right /\

 

A general rule I follow, that can differ for different materials and situations: Bolts size M5 and below, purple loctite. M6-M10, blue loctite. M12 and up, anti-seize. Be careful of manufacturer specifications with regards to torque, i.e. if they are calling for bolt lubrication or not, and also specifying torques. Torque values change depending on if you're using a lubricated or dry bolt.

 

I do not think torque specs for the running boards are that critical.

 

I don't recall the torque spec, but do recall it was quite low.

 

Dont get any on the running boards.....I still have a small spot on mine from the anti seize

 

Seriously, a spot on a running board, aren't they meant to be stepped on or should a person take their dirty shoes off to enter the vehicle.........

 

Really? Its not a tiny spot. Its a large spot. And im simply suggesting being careful because it doesnt come off easy. Thanks for attempting to mock a harmless comment. Now
go away

 

it says to use anti-seize compound on all stainless steel fasteners.

Lots of anti-seize when stainless on stainless. Also, most stainless is soft and bends easily.

 

What stainless are you buying? I'd suggest changing vendors.

 

304 Stainless Steel, looks to be stronger than everything in the top of the chart til you get to 1040 cold drawn. Hardly what I'd consider soft.

Hardness, Brinell	123​	123​	Converted from Rockwell B hardness.​
Hardness, Knoop	138​	138​	Converted from Rockwell B hardness.​
Hardness, Rockwell B	70​	70​	​
Hardness, Vickers	129​	129​	Converted from Rockwell B hardness.​
Tensile Strength, Ultimate	505 MPa​	73200 psi​	​
Tensile Strength, Yield	215 MPa​	31200 psi​	at 0.2% offset​
Elongation at Break	70 %​	70 %​	in 50 mm​
Modulus of Elasticity	193 - 200 GPa​	28000 - 29000 ksi​	​
Poisson's Ratio	0.29​	0.29​	​
Charpy Impact	325 J​	240 ft-lb​	​
Shear Modulus	86 GPa​	12500 ksi​

Carbon Steels.

Yield Strength, Tensile Strength and Ductility Values for Steels at Room Temperature
Material	Yield Strength	Tensile Strength	% Elong.
MPa (ksi)	MPa (ksi)
Steel Alloy A36 - Hot rolled	220 - 250 (32 - 36)	400 - 500 (58 - 72.5)	23
Steel Alloy 1020 - Hot rolled	210 (30) (min)	380 (55) (min)	25 (min)
Steel Alloy 1020 - Cold drawn	350 (51) (min)	420 (61) (min)	15 (min)
Steel Alloy 1020 - Annealed (@870 °C)	295 (42.8)	395 (57.3)	36.5
Steel Alloy 1020 - Normalized (@925 °C)	345 (50.3)	440 (64)	38.5
Steel Alloy 1040 - Hot rolled	290 (42) (min)	520 (76) (min)	18 (min)
Steel Alloy 1040 - Cold drawn	490 (71) (min)	590 (85) (min)	12 (min)
Steel Alloy 1040 - Annealed (@785 °C)	355 (51.3)	520 (75.3)	30.2
Steel Alloy 1040 - Normalized (@900 °C)	375 (54.3)	590 (85)	28.0
Steel Alloy 4140 - Annealed (@815 °C)	417 (60.5)	655 (95)	25.7
Steel Alloy 4140 - Normalized (@870 °C)	655 (95)	1020 (148)	17.7
Steel Alloy 4140 - Oil-quenched and tempered (@315 °C)	1570 (228)	1720 (250)	11.5
Steel Alloy 4340 - Annealed (@810 °C)	472 (68.5)	745 (108)	22
Steel Alloy 4340 - Normalized (@870 °C)	862 (125)	1280 (185.5)	12.2
Steel Alloy 4340 - Oil-quenched and tempered (@315 °C)	1620 (235)	1760 (255)	12

 

Don't need a chart. I'm just glad it bends so easily.

 

anything will bend easily with the right heat treat

 

I’ve cut a lot of different materials in my lifetime but I still cringe when thinking about cutting or bending SS with your typical home hand tools.. Neatly!

 

I put anti-seize on anything metal that threads into something else metal. Not globs, just enough to get into the threads.

That's it. it's not complicated LOL