I have a 99 Honda Accord and the rear strut bolt broke. my Honda dealer was closed today and I wanted to know if I could instead use a high grade home Depot zinc plated bolt of similar size?

This bolt connects the rear strut to the lower arm

This one: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt...9338/205037812

Instead of: https://www.hondapartsnow.com/genuin...2-s84-a00.html

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Humm..in my view... Do what you have to, but get the OEM Honda bolt in there as soon as you can.

 

I'm going with the Honda screw. I had a problem where my bolt actually broke off and the nut is supposed to be welded to the lower arm so now I'm trying to figure out if I should use another Honda nut, I have a few extra nuts hoping that'll work okay instead any advice?


The nut that broke off from lower suspension arm I'm pointing to. Other nut options I have are pictures. The screw broke pictures there too which holds the rear strut to the frame.

Nut that broke off from spot on rear strut and lower arm. I need a replacement option. Any advice? Will other nuts work? 10mm

 

It looks like I will just purchase a whole replacement arm part from Honda which is about $27. This has the bolt on there and will work for me.