Guys,
Can I replace old rusty bolts with stainless steel ones? For example I'm in the process of rebuilding the seats and I want to replace the bolts that hold the seat back to the seat base. Or is there some weird chemical reaction when you have stainless steel touching steel?

I can't think of any reason you could not use stainless. It wouldn't hurt to apply a thin coat of anti-seize on the bolts first. One things for sure, the bolts would never rust.

rjkoop wrote:Guys,
Can I replace old rusty bolts with stainless steel ones? For example I'm in the process of rebuilding the seats and I want to replace the bolts that hold the seat back to the seat base. Or is there some weird chemical reaction when you have stainless steel touching steel?

Nothing bad on steel.
To be avoided on Al and other alloys.
They can chemically melt.
But not on steel.

The best local place for nuts/bolts etc

http://www.ottawafastenersupply.com/

Cruising their web site and seeing everything BUT fasteners! Help!

I've had good results from
https://www.belmetric.com/

1. stainless steel bolts DO NOT have the same strength as steel bolts. ( there are many "grades" of stainless steel. ) Always use stainless steel fasteners with caution. Seat backs maybe ok. seat belts never. just my 2 cents.

Thanks for the tip on stainless vs regular steel. I'll keep that in mind. Luckily the bolts for the seat belts are fine.