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UCA Bolts in Backwards?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Weminuche, Aug 21, 2016.

  1. Aug 21, 2016 at 11:45 AM
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    Makes me feel a little better.
     
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  2. Aug 22, 2016 at 1:58 AM
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    Lock tight blue would have done you good, not sure what you have attached at the beyond your nut that makes you feel better....what is it?
     
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  3. Aug 22, 2016 at 2:43 AM
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    Yes, I added a 1/8" x 2" cotter pin.
     
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    I did loctite blue the bolts/nuts, but also added a cotter pin due to the upside down orientation and the nasty propensity gravity has.
     
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    I installed mine backwards without any locktite and it's doing just fine...
     
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  7. Aug 22, 2016 at 5:05 AM
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    I know, I know. Its not tragedy narrowly averted. It just makes me feel better.
     
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    You can also double nut.
     
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    That's what she said :rofl:
     
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