Clayton Off Road 9/16-18 x 4.5" Grade 8 Bolt Kit for Jeep Suspension

Is This for You?

• You're replacing or servicing a Clayton suspension pivot that requires 9/16"-18 hardware at a 4.5" grip length — this is the longest of the 9/16" bolt kit series, for applications where the 3.0" (COR-1100115) or 4.0" (COR-1100109) grip is too short for your specific pivot stack-up.
• You've stripped, lost, or damaged the original pivot hardware during a trail repair or rebuild — 9/16"-18 fine thread at 4.5" grip length is not a hardware store item; get the correct spec the first time.
• You're running a high-heat or high-vibration application where nylon insert locknuts fail — the all-metal top-lock design holds 146 ft-lbs of clamp load without degrading under heat cycles that soften nylon inserts.

The Result

• Grade 8 / IFI-100/107 Grade C bolt rated to 146 ft-lbs torque — correct spec for 9/16"-18 suspension pivot hardware at 4.5" grip length.
• All-metal top-lock nut with deformed thread locking zones — vibration-resistant, heat-stable, zinc finish for corrosion resistance.
• Zinc-plated hardware throughout — corrosion-resistant in normal atmospheric and off-road environments. Sold as a complete kit.

The COR-1100116 bolt kit is a precision-spec hardware set for Clayton Off Road suspension applications requiring 9/16"-18 fine thread pitch at 4.5" grip length — the longest grip in the 9/16" series. The Grade 8 bolt (ANSI B1.1 UNF Class 2B thread) is paired with two hardened washers and an all-metal top-lock nut rated IFI-100/107 Grade C. The top-lock nut uses a deformed thread section at the crown to create two to three locking zones that engage under wrench torque, not hand pressure, maintaining clamp load under vibration and thermal cycling. The 4.5" grip length is used in applications where a thicker bracket, extended bushing housing, or additional washer stack requires more bolt length than the 3.0" or 4.0" versions provide. Torque spec is 146 ft-lbs across all three 9/16" grip variants. Zinc plating provides baseline corrosion resistance. Sold as a complete kit: 1 bolt, 2 washers, 1 all-metal top-lock nut.

Audit Table

Verified Fitment (OFAS Standard)

✅ Compatible with Clayton Off Road suspension applications requiring 9/16"-18 x 4.5" Grade 8 hardware
❌ Does NOT replace 3.0" grip applications (see COR-1100115 for 9/16"-18 x 3.0" kit)
❌ Does NOT replace 4.0" grip applications (see COR-1100109 for 9/16"-18 x 4.0" kit)
❌ Does NOT replace 1/2"-20 bolt applications (see COR-1100119 for 1/2"-20 x 3.5" kit, 102 ft-lbs)
❌ Does NOT replace 5/8"-18 bolt applications (see COR-1100120/COR-1100121 for 5/8" kits, 204 ft-lbs)
❌ Does NOT fit metric thread applications
❌ Not for use in skid plate mounting — suspension pivot hardware only

Installation & Fabrication Notes

• Top-Lock Nut Warning: This nut will NOT thread on by hand to final position. Start threads by hand to confirm engagement, then drive to torque with a calibrated wrench.
• Torque to 146 ft-lbs using a calibrated torque wrench. Do not impact-gun to final torque.
• Install with one washer under the bolt head and one washer under the nut.
• Verify the 4.5" grip length is correct for your specific pivot stack-up — measure bracket thickness + bushing housing width + washer thickness before ordering.
• Zinc plating is not a substitute for anti-seize in high-corrosion environments — apply anti-seize to threads if operating in salt, mud, or submerged conditions.
• All-metal locknuts are single-use by IFI specification — replace if removed; do not reuse a previously torqued top-lock nut.

Wheel & Tire Fitment

Hardware kit — no wheel or tire fitment restrictions apply. Verify bolt spec matches your specific Clayton suspension component before ordering.

Engineering Question: Are you certain your application requires the 4.5" grip length? Measure your pivot stack-up (bracket thickness + bushing housing width + washer thickness) before ordering — if your stack-up is closer to 3.0" or 4.0", order COR-1100115 or COR-1100109 respectively. Using a grip length that is too long results in insufficient thread engagement in the locking zone and potential joint failure under load.