What Loctite?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Aussie expat in Saudi Arabia
One of mine was missing when I pulled them out and another one was loose! I've read quite a few posts with people saying that the bolts loosened without using Loctite. Plus, I'm using poly...
Burning Brakes
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When I was doing some inspections last season I found one of mine backed out a couple threads, I used the blue & new lock washers for peace of mind.
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St. Jude Donor '07
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Not very familiar with all of the numbers mentioned above, But I would suggest #262 threadlocker or blue #242 thread locker. These are the two most popular numbers I use on some of the parts I make in my machine shop.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Aussie expat in Saudi Arabia
Yep, using poly and I finally managed to track down a shop that sold Loctite so I've gone with the #262. It has (so the blurb says) high strength and is suited for areas of high vibration and #5 or #8 bolts. Sounds like it was designed with control arm bolts in mind...
Thanks again guys
Thanks again guys
Last edited by saudivette; Mar 18, 2007 at 12:07 PM.
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Problem with the bolts loosening is the Poly Bushings don't have serrations on the inner sleeve like the OEM bushings. The serrations bottom on the control arm shaft and washer then act to lock the inner sleeve/shaft and washer assembly from rotating. Anyone running Poly should use 271 "Red" locktite and check bolts frequently.
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St. Jude Donor '07
Problem with the bolts loosening is the Poly Bushings don't have serrations on the inner sleeve like the OEM bushings. The serrations bottom on the control arm shaft and washer then act to lock the inner sleeve/shaft and washer assembly from rotating. Anyone running Poly should use 271 "Red" locktite and check bolts frequently.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Aussie expat in Saudi Arabia
I think it'll be fine with #262 Loctite, a split washer and 50 ft. lbs. of torque. I can always put a small dollop of tell-tale paint on the bolt head and washer to show any movement...