Originally Posted by
Racer X8000
I wouldn't use stainless screws unless you're putting them in non load bearing places. They tend to be softer than normal screws. Meaning that they're both weaker and strip out more easily.
I built my 44.2 with stainless steel screws in a few places, and have had no issues. I'm using them all over my shock towers, lower shock mounts, wing mounts, hubs, etc. They are not stripping nor bending/breaking.
Plus you can get buttloads of them cheap from fastener businesses.