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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by gone postal
If they're recommending Loctite in the instructions, then I'd use it. Loctite isn't a replacement for the proper torque, it just makes sure the fastener stays put.
Alrighty ill be using both, thanks guys appreciate your patience with my lack of knowledge haha
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by gone postal
If they're recommending Loctite in the instructions, then I'd use it. Loctite isn't a replacement for the proper torque, it just makes sure the fastener stays put.
yea i would use it if it give it to you man. just because something is torqued dont mean it cant come work its way loose.

ill give an example. the big bolt on the front caliper mount. when i did my brakes i torqued that bolt, it ended up coming back out while i was driving letting go of the caliper which caused it to rub on the inside of my rim. i contacted the local ford dealer. they told me tehre isnt really a torque (im pretty sure i torqued it) for that bolt but you must use threadlocker when putting the bolt back in. put the locker back on, tightened bolt, problem solved.
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 09:26 PM
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Harbor Freight sells a couple different torque wrenches for 20-30 bucks
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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 04:21 AM
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Originally Posted by mustangGT90210
Harbor Freight sells a couple different torque wrenches for 20-30 bucks
My auto zone said they can loan me one
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