It would probably be fine, but ultimately it's up to you.
I don't think anyone is going to come in and say, oh yeah I've tested threads that mic'd out at 1.055 vs. 1.040 and there was a significant difference in integrity, but only you're going to be the judge of what makes something 'acceptable.' If your gut says make it into a goat stake then make it into a goat stake. But there are plenty of cheap/good alternatives when you're risking so much for so little...
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