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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Page 2 of 2 1 2 Re: Bridge Collapse in Mount Vernon, WA [Re: 4x4Wire] #1060026 05/28/13 02:33 PM Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 16,227 Bay Area, CA off-roader Web Wheeler Quote In recent news, bridge repairs on the Oakland Bay Bridge were found to have faulty welds. And bolts... Potentially lots of them. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> Off Roader 98 Montero with the Winter Package 89 Montero minty clean and reserved for overlanding trips or Cars and Coffee events 96SR (3.15:1 xcase, 35's) gone to the rust gods 96SR Build Up Thread Old web page Old web page Re: Bridge Collapse in Mount Vernon, WA [Re: off-roader] #1060027 05/29/13 01:47 AM Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 3,748 Chapel Hill, NC Dandeman Toyota Moderator Quote And bolts... Potentially lots of them. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> Chinese counterfeit bolts? They're been found in some pretty critical applications... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> Re: Bridge Collapse in Mount Vernon, WA [Re: Dandeman] #1060028 05/29/13 02:06 PM Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 4,868 Mount Vernon, WA, USA Jim_Paget OP Roll Me Over Since the bridge was made in 1955, there probably won't be a lot of Chinese bolts. The cause really was pretty apparent. A truck carrying a large piece of equipment took out a number of members on a stressed truss system. Jim Paget 88 YJ with a few changes www.rrr4x4.com Page 2 of 2 1 2 Moderated by  4x4Wire, 52degrees, Adam F, Axe Man, kewlynx  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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