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02-02-2016, 08:19 AM
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Threadlock
I am putting my truck back together. I am assuming to use the blue stuff on all bolts. Door Hinges, door hardware, fender bolts, hood hinges. Thoughts
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02-02-2016, 09:10 AM
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Re: Threadlock
Building mine, I'm only doing it on the flex plate. Every. Other. Bolt, gets anti seize.
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02-02-2016, 09:59 AM
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Re: Threadlock
I've never used threadlocker on body parts fasteners, but I try to use OEM-type bolts, nuts, and screws like these: http://www.lawsonproducts.com/Body-B...e/AT100160.lpc
I do like the anti-seize suggestion in the post above.
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02-02-2016, 10:34 AM
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Re: Threadlock
If you had to drive on the roads like I have here, you would threadlock everything. Maybe even use aircraft bolts with the safety wires. (Spot welding is optional). It's amazing what I find loose that normally is never an issue.
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02-02-2016, 12:44 PM
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Re: Threadlock
I am using all original bolts, thanks for the update. The doors are complete and I was going to go out tonight and take every bolt off and threadlock them one by one.
Thanks Chris
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02-02-2016, 03:03 PM
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Re: Threadlock
I would research this on the threadlock website. They list the various types of threadlock and where each one should be used.
I had trouble with a crank pulley being thrown off twice (possibly due to a bad harmonic balancer.) I used the recommended threadlock for that application (had to buy it online). I think I also used it on my valve cover bolts. I would probably use it wherever the threadlock website recommends. |
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02-02-2016, 09:59 PM
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Re: Threadlock
One place to NOT use threadlock is the exhaust system.
The bolts will break off or round off the bolt heads. Use antiseize on exhaust components. And new hardware torqued properly. Otherwise, I fully agree with doing research on what flavor threadlock is applicable to what you are doing.
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