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Originally Posted by deansbimmer

Obviously. Every bolt is designed to operate within engineered limits... They wouldn't need to include step 7 on that sheet (and one may never need a stretch gauge) if there was a guarantee that every bolt ever shipped out would only be used within perfect scenarios. The inclusion of step 7 is insurance against all contingencies.

IMO, *flame suit on*, the whole topic of over-stretching ARP bolts for this DIY application is academic. I don't see evidence of anyone ever cycling a single set of ARP bolts enough to warrant monitoring stretch, much less replacement. For all intents and purposes, I file their recommendation to monitor stretch under their CYA department.

I'm aligned