locktite or anitseize
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Racer
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From: West Point MS
locktite or anitseize
I am in the process of rebuilding the front suspension on my 75 coupe and wanted to know whether I should use locktite or antiseize on the suspension bolts. I read one thread where someone suggested using locktite on the bolts if using poly bushings but I am going with rubber. I don't want to worry about things coming loose down the road but also don't want any troubles when getting the front end aligned. Thanks for your help and insight.
v/r,
Tim
v/r,
Tim
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I use anti-seize on everything. Everything should have a lock washer or castle nut on it. Double nut anything you can. I have a bunch of anti-vibration washers also (double washers, serrated on each side)
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I'd recommend loctite on the A-arm crossbar bolts. Those have been know to work themselves loose and fall out. I can't think of any other suspension bolts offhand that don't have either castle nuts/cotter pins or the special locking nuts (I forget the correct name).
Rick B.
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Racer
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From: West Point MS
I'd recommend loctite on the A-arm crossbar bolts. Those have been know to work themselves loose and fall out. I can't think of any other suspension bolts offhand that don't have either castle nuts/cotter pins or the special locking nuts (I forget the correct name).
Rick B.
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I'd recommend loctite on the A-arm crossbar bolts. Those have been know to work themselves loose and fall out. I can't think of any other suspension bolts offhand that don't have either castle nuts/cotter pins or the special locking nuts (I forget the correct name).
Rick B.
Rick B.
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When I stripped my front end, one A-arm cross shaft bolt was missing and 2 others were quite loose so I used "red" Loctite on them, torqued them to spec and then painted creep marks on the bolt head and A-arm. I torqued everything to spec though.
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