Another solution is to install longer bolts through the arm, and use a
second nut to lock things into place. I think that may be a "Tom's tech
tip" from many moons ago.
Chris Coker
Royal Oak, MI
> I pulled off the wheels on my Roadster this afternoon to wash the
> undercarraige and brake parts. After all was cleaned and degreased I
> replaced the front wheel. I noticed that it was jiggling alittle. I thought
> it was just alittle play but when I put my hand back to where the jiggling
> parts originated I was shocked to find two loose bolts.
>
> Yikes! It freaked me out! I pulled off the wheel again and found out that
> two 16mm bolts that are part of the upper portion of the suspension were very
> loose. One was close to coming off. I got out my Craftsman and started
> torquing things back in place. When I was finished I found a total of four
> loose bolts.
>
> How the heck can this happen? Of course it happens from everyday driving.
> But I also use the 2000 in extreme situations such as at Sears Point Raceway
> and Laguna Seca. It goes without saying that with this type of driving you
> gotta do the extra maintenance.
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