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Re: Torque your nuts...!

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Subject: Re: Torque your nuts...!
From: Christopher Coker <cfcoker@home.com>
Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2001 20:08:56 -0500
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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