Rottenapple3111

So I've taken apart the front end of my 06 2wd XLT. Replacing control arms, shocks, tie rods... everything. I was not aware that every nut on the suspension uses nylocks. The only one I know absolutely not to re use is the spindle nut because it literally says do " do not re use" on it.

I know nylocks are generally not supposed to be reused and my Chiltons manual agrees. I called a ford dealer up here and all I hear is how its gonna cost $125 for the new hardware that they dont keep in stock and will need to be ordered from the factory (I figured if the service center replaces these like the manual says they should have them on hand right?) He says they generally only get replaced when broke or stripped.

Has anyone thats done this job before have any info on this? Can I just throw some threadlocker on the old nuts and reuse em? Ordering nuts and bolts from the factory and waiting a couple of weeks for them seems like an awfully large PITA for replacing common wear items.

Thanks in advance.

nrivera04

I reused all of mine with the exception of the spindle nuts. I didn't use threadlocker on mine but a dab of blue wouldn't hurt if you want some peace of mind.

Kevinpmac

Same here. 30k later and all is well.

PerryB

Agree X3. I'd add a drop of blue threadlock.

Rottenapple3111

Awesome! Thanks guys, looks like I'll grab some blue threadlocker and my job will be 125 bucks cheaper.