Loctite thread locker

Loctite threadlocker is not typically required on the lower ball joint mounting bolts of a 1st generation Toyota Tacoma; these bolts are designed to stay tight due to their high torque specifications and the nature of the suspension system, making additional threadlocking unnecessary and potentially detrimental in case you need to remove the bolts later.

Key points to consider:

• Factory design:
  Most automotive manufacturers, including Toyota, design critical suspension components like lower ball joint mounting bolts to be self-securing without the need for threadlocker.

 

It's one of those things where if you use thread locker anywhere, it may not be neccessary, but if it isn't, does it really hurt anything if you used it anyway?? In most cases no. IMO permanent thread locker isn't permanent anyway. Maybe you wasted a couple drops. Oh well.

 

Do we really need two threads for this info?

 

If you use thread locker you are lubricating the threads. This makes the bolt easier to turn. When you "torque it to spec" you are actually over torquing it.

So, there's that negative. But beyond that, use it to your hearts content!

I slathered every bolt on my truck with antiseize during reassembly. Same issue. I think I figured 10-15% and torqued it appropriately. Note: I did not use antiseize on my lower BJ's. I like them dry.

 

Lol. evidently we do need another thread sevennine.

How are you lubricating threads with thread locker?? That's a stretch. Not to mention, your tightening a ball joint not something like a head bolt. Who give a F if it's a couple pounds tighter?

People will say anything to argue. I should know, I love to argue.

 

How are you not lubricating threads when you use thread locker?

The LBJs on this truck is such a critical issue I'm not cutting any corners.

 

lock this thread

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...s-wanted-about-lower-ball-joint-bolts.772506/

 

In my defense, I was arguing about the big nut not the regular bolts, but now I reread the initial post. Still don't think thread lock will make a diff with these because of slip when torqueing. How often you guys getting your crusty torque wrenches calibrated? You know the ones you don't loosen before you toss it into a drawer? As far as this topic, I think it's about as worthwhile as arguing over oil. The OP needs a ban for sh.t stirring. lol
I'm outa here

 

Yep, dry, thread locked, anti-seized, torqued to spec, gutentite, etc. - whose trucks are shaking apart on here? No one’s. Lol.