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  • Wayne P.
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    • January 23, 2008
    • 444

    a arm bolts ?

    I noticed after installing my arms with new bushings . after alignment and driving a few miles the bolts became loose on arms. Is it wise to place a dab of grade a loctite on these bolts after torq. Or do you just keep an eye on them till suspension wears in over time .
    Thanks
  • Joe L.
    Beyond Control Poster
    • February 1, 1988
    • 43193

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    Re: a arm bolts ?

    Originally posted by Wayne Partridge (48428)
    I noticed after installing my arms with new bushings . after alignment and driving a few miles the bolts became loose on arms. Is it wise to place a dab of grade a loctite on these bolts after torq. Or do you just keep an eye on them till suspension wears in over time .
    Thanks

    Wayne-----


    If you are referring to the bushing retainer bolts on the ends of the control arm shafts, I hope that you torqued them AFTER the suspension was normalized and NOT BEFORE.

    In any event, these bolts should not loosen. If they did, something was done incorrectly. These bolts are supposed to have a lockwasher (for all the good it will do). However, I would use Locktite BLUE on the threads, too, before installing the bolt and torquing.
    In Appreciation of John Hinckley

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    • Wayne P.
      Expired
      • January 23, 2008
      • 444

      #3
      Re: a arm bolts ?

      Thanks Joe. I torked them to 45 foot pounds. after suspension was normalized. Will re torque and locktite .

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