Loctite Red or JB Weld?
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Loctite Red or JB Weld?
I replaced my rear shocks and used the FSM recommended torque on the 2 upper mount nuts of 20 ft lbs. One side worked out fine, the other appears to have stripped the threads on the bolt or the nut since the nut just keeps turning.
I'm not sure if it's the nut or the bolt that stripped, but after reading through some other threads it appears the bolt is most likely to be the culprit. Seeing as how I'd have to replace the bolts entirely with some custom pieces, my thought is to weld the nuts in place now and deal with it in another 5 years if and when the shocks need to be replaced. The shocks appear to be stable and in place currently.
Thoughts on my options?
I'm not sure if it's the nut or the bolt that stripped, but after reading through some other threads it appears the bolt is most likely to be the culprit. Seeing as how I'd have to replace the bolts entirely with some custom pieces, my thought is to weld the nuts in place now and deal with it in another 5 years if and when the shocks need to be replaced. The shocks appear to be stable and in place currently.
Thoughts on my options?
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If you've stripped the bolt, it's going to be a problem. You should be able to see the bolt threads themselves and determine if they're gone. If it's the bolt, then it's an easy fix. But I wouldn't trust either JB Weld or Loctite to properly locate the shock mount.
I'd opt to replace the stripped bolt myself, it's gonna be a PITA, but it's the best solution. This thread also serves to warn those DIY noobs to watch out on wrenching on these delicate studs (and use a torque wrench for God's sake)!
I'd opt to replace the stripped bolt myself, it's gonna be a PITA, but it's the best solution. This thread also serves to warn those DIY noobs to watch out on wrenching on these delicate studs (and use a torque wrench for God's sake)!
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If you've stripped the bolt, it's going to be a problem. You should be able to see the bolt threads themselves and determine if they're gone. If it's the bolt, then it's an easy fix. But I wouldn't trust either JB Weld or Loctite to properly locate the shock mount.
I'd opt to replace the stripped bolt myself, it's gonna be a PITA, but it's the best solution. This thread also serves to warn those DIY noobs to watch out on wrenching on these delicate studs (and use a torque wrench for God's sake)!
I'd opt to replace the stripped bolt myself, it's gonna be a PITA, but it's the best solution. This thread also serves to warn those DIY noobs to watch out on wrenching on these delicate studs (and use a torque wrench for God's sake)!
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