johnb74

Hi all,
I replaced my struts on my 74 and did my own camber alignment with a level. My problem is that my bracket bolts keep loosening from the differential, even with both a flat and lock washer for each bolt. I know my camber is out some but wonder why these bolts keep coming loose. I torqued them well more than the 40 to 45 lb specs and I used new bolts. Has any one had this experience and I want to avoid using locktite. Thanks.
John

tippi58

I had no probs with mine but had to retorque after driving for 5-10 minutes.

Since then its been AOK including a blast around a local racetrack :steering:


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johnb74

Any others who have had this problem?

adamdinat

How do the threads in the housing look? Are the nice and sharp or do they look worn?

fauxrs

Two words - Loctite Red...end of problems.

But seriously - check the condition of the threads - if they are worn, or rounded even torqued they could allow them to back off after some driving.

Dalannex

I would guess that the threads in the diff are a little bit iffy. Not what you wanted to hear I'm sure, but that's my guess.

-Justin

Van Steel

I've heard of problems w/the adjustables some times but not regular strut rods. Did you reinstall your reducing washers? They go on both sides of each strut rod in the bracket. That could cause them to loosen up if you don't have them. W/the adjustables locktite is the way to go.


[Modified by Van Steel, 2:18 PM 7/16/2003]

johnb74

Threads are fine in the housing. I know my one wheel is way out of camber and will bring them both closer to the manual's specs, which I believe is around 1 degree. I use a digital level on top of the tire, which is not perfect but should get it close enough. I will retorque bolts tighter and see what happens. Does anyone remember the camber degrees off hand and how far you might tighen past the the 40 to 45 pounds torque specs. I certainly do not want to snap a bolt.
John