On Thu, 21 Nov 2002, Sally or Dick Taylor wrote:
> Peter---I don't think it necessary to add Loctite to these studs. (I've
> never seen one come loose)
I have seen these studs fail under load. NOT PRETTY. To wit, Steve Toth
(the Yellow Bullet TR250) had a failure at a VTR autocross (VTR '97
National, Ft. Worth, TX). The resulting damage was pretty comprehensive.
Fortunately, the folks that _almost_ got hit by the tire/wheel combo were
able to get out of the way in time. The Taurus that acted as the backstop
did not fare so well.
Toth's car had about $3500 worth of damage, as I recall (frame, rear
fender, trailing arm and other stuff like the brake lines.)
It was Ugly with a capital U.
Regarding Mike M.'s comment and to clarify - Loctite the stud in the
housing, DON'T LOCTITE THE NUT TO THE STUD!! You don't _need_ the Loctite
for the stud, but you def. should lube the threads when you install the
studs. Loctite acts as a lubricant and then helps hold the stud in the
casting when you remove the axles. You should always use elastic stop
nuts to hold the hub to the trailing arm
I use steel threaded inserts in the trailing arms too!
> It IS a good idea to turn the inner bolt around, for the reasons that
> you mentioned.
I agree - it's a good idea, but it's not _necessary_.
> Dick
rml
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