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Old 07-16-2005, 07:01 AM
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well the stock bolt as you all prob know is too short iwth the big flanges on the new spohn tq arm. the nut is threaded about 3/4 of the way through, is that enough?
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I would recommend 1 of 2 options. Take the washers off the bolts to give you more threads and use loctite on the threads. (I have the same issue and until my new longer bolts come I would feel more comfortable with more threads and no washers). Or get the longer bolt set that come with lock nuts.
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what is the size of the new hardware. mine is on its way and i want to get some new grade 8 harware. and im not paying the inflated prices of hardware these sponsors charge
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yeah nuts and bolts cost way too much from some of these guys, i think ill take off the washers on the nut
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Yeah I took off the washers and loctited the nuts and have had no problems so far...
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Originally Posted by SSblack98
Yeah I took off the washers and loctited the nuts and have had no problems so far...
if you could please let me know the length of the new hardware when you get yours.

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i got it all done, just flipped the bolts over and used a wrench to tighten it down, thanks
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Originally Posted by WS6FirebirdTA00
well the stock bolt as you all prob know is too short iwth the big flanges on the new spohn tq arm. the nut is threaded about 3/4 of the way through, is that enough?
Gotta have a full nut in order to safely hold arm.
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yeah i know ive got it fixed now, thanks



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