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Front passenger side wobble

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by Moots1288 » Fri Feb 07, 2014 9:21 am

mikekey wrote:I didn't see the word "loctite" anywhere in this thread, but I'm pretty sure my directions from Mark recommended using blue loctite on the threads. Which is what I do.
I don't really like using loctite on lug nuts. I did not know it said that in his directions, if you torque then down to proper specs there should be no reason for loctite
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by mikekey » Fri Feb 07, 2014 9:32 am

I should clarify I only use it on the lug nuts that hold the spacer on. Not my lugs going onto the spacer. Wheel comes on an off, spacers usually stay on unless servicing something behind the rotor.
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by navigator » Fri Feb 07, 2014 10:17 am

It would also make it a pain when you have to replace your hubs.

I think I actually used anti-seize and torqued them, when I checked them after 500 miles or so, it seemed like about 1 nut on each wheel needed a little bump but not much.
It is time for a tire rotation so I will need to check them again anyway.
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by Moots1288 » Fri Feb 07, 2014 10:23 am

navigator wrote:It would also make it a pain when you have to replace your hubs.

I think I actually used anti-seize and torqued them, when I checked them after 500 miles or so, it seemed like about 1 nut on each wheel needed a little bump but not much.
It is time for a tire rotation so I will need to check them again anyway.
I haven't checked mine in quite a while but last time I did they were all tight with no usage of anti seize or loctite, but that doesn't mean it'll be like that for everyone.
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by mikekey » Fri Feb 07, 2014 10:39 am

Hasn't made it a pain for me that a breaker bar can't handle.
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