Thread Lock or Anti-Seize on shock absorber bolts?
10-07-2007, 05:33 PM
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Thread Lock or Anti-Seize on shock absorber bolts?
Are we suppose to put Thread Lock or Anti-sieze on bolts when installing shock absorbers? Or don't use anything, just bare bolts? Also, anyone use a silicone spray on the rubber bumpers of the Shocks?
10-07-2007, 07:54 PM
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Use anti-seize compound on all mounting shock absorber hardware. At some point they'll need to be removed and anti-seize compound will make it a lot easier.
10-07-2007, 11:01 PM
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10-08-2007, 08:23 AM
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The two things are totally opposite....
Anti-Seize is applied where metal-on-metal surfaces come together and can prevent those parts from rusting together. Makes it easier to take things apart the next time. I use anti-seize on my lug nuts.
Thread Locker comes in various strengths (including super glue type strength) and helps prevent bolts/nuts from coming loose. There aren't any situations where I use thread locker on a vehicle....or anywhere for that matter (even at work/machinery) unless there's a known problem with bolts working themselves out.
Anti-Seize is applied where metal-on-metal surfaces come together and can prevent those parts from rusting together. Makes it easier to take things apart the next time. I use anti-seize on my lug nuts.
Thread Locker comes in various strengths (including super glue type strength) and helps prevent bolts/nuts from coming loose. There aren't any situations where I use thread locker on a vehicle....or anywhere for that matter (even at work/machinery) unless there's a known problem with bolts working themselves out.
