Zinc plated class 8.8 steel
A low carbon steel for general use. Zinc plated for moderate corrosion resistance. A tempered medium carbon steel. Class 8.8 is hardened, but it is not as strong as class 10.9. It is commonly found in automotive applications. Class 8.8 is similar to grade 5.
Zinc plated class 10.9 steel
A low carbon steel for general use. Zinc plated for moderate corrosion resistance. A tempered medium carbon steel. Class 10.9 is stronger than class 8.8. It is commonly found in high strength automotive applications. Class 10.9 is similar to grade 8.