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Old May 24, 2008 | 02:50 PM
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Getting ready to set up my front suspension and not sure if I should be telling the alignment shop to locktite the heim joint rod end lock nuts on the center bracket.

Should you be using loctite on the lock nut ends?

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Not necessary Brent. Both nuts would have to come loose at the same time in order for any change in the alignment setting and that would be pretty unlikely.
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Not necessary Brent. Both nuts would have to come loose at the same time in order for any change in the alignment setting and that would be pretty unlikely.
Thanks Binnie. Youve been a big help to me for this install.
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Originally Posted by MN-Brent
Getting ready to set up my front suspension and not sure if I should be telling the alignment shop to locktite the heim joint rod end lock nuts on the center bracket.

Should you be using loctite on the lock nut ends?

Brent...
the tie rods themselves are fine with the locknutz on each end of the sleeve...BUT the bolts into the adaptor plate....those I would locktite along with the ones into the rack itself....

Murphy, you know....that sore spot in your *** where you got bit before???
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