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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Queen Hatchet, Dec 17, 2019.

  1. Dec 17, 2019 at 12:15 PM
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    Kaptain_02

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    So what's your next move?
     
  2. Dec 17, 2019 at 12:23 PM
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    kgarrett11

    kgarrett11 Master Yoda

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    What Size tire can i fit with no lift? asking for a friend.
     
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  3. Dec 17, 2019 at 12:23 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    You like using a torch to remove bolts?

    Blue is more than adequate.

    However, in this application, no loctite is required. But it does have to be tightened enough.......
     
  4. Dec 17, 2019 at 12:41 PM
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    Tnc

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    Any rubbing ?
     
  5. Dec 17, 2019 at 12:44 PM
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    Speedfreak

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    I wouldn't use loctite, but I would use neversieze and a torque wrench! At some point the shock may have to be serviceable again. Sort of like now!
     
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  6. Dec 17, 2019 at 12:44 PM
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    snowsk8air2

    snowsk8air2 how hard can it be?

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    Not once have I had to use a torch to remove a red loctite nut and I take my shit apart all the time. I swear people think it’s like welding the nut on. Is blue more than adequate? Probably. But I don’t want any chances of suspension or driveline components coming off while cruising the hwy or on a trail.
     
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  7. Dec 17, 2019 at 12:45 PM
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    DrFunker

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  8. Dec 17, 2019 at 12:45 PM
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    snowsk8air2

    snowsk8air2 how hard can it be?

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    See my response here.
     
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  9. Dec 17, 2019 at 12:48 PM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    I think the same thing when people say that about red loctite.
     
  10. Dec 17, 2019 at 12:51 PM
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    Speedfreak

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    The vehicles I work on have shocks that get more abuse then any mild offroad truck would ever see. If you want to piss off the next guy who has to replace them then loctite, if you want it serviceable then neversieze. Shocks last about 2 to 3 years and see 100's of thousands of kilometers in that time. Only time I have seen a mount bolt back out is from someone finger tightening the nut and then not torquing it.
     
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  11. Dec 17, 2019 at 12:53 PM
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    jethro

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    Maybe more ugga duggas
     
  12. Dec 17, 2019 at 12:58 PM
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    snowsk8air2

    snowsk8air2 how hard can it be?

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    What kind of vehicles do you work on? My truck sure sees lots of abuse so the last thing I want is a shock bolt backing off while doing 60 through whoops
     
  13. Dec 17, 2019 at 1:00 PM
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    coopcooper

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    Loctite? we have rust for that
     
  14. Dec 17, 2019 at 1:03 PM
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    snowsk8air2

    snowsk8air2 how hard can it be?

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    I thought you canucks just used maple syrup?
     
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    coopcooper

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    shhh that's our little secret
     
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  16. Dec 17, 2019 at 1:08 PM
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    Couple Zip ties and away you go
     
  17. Dec 17, 2019 at 1:10 PM
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  18. Dec 17, 2019 at 1:19 PM
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    CoastalTRD

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    What MPGs are you getting?
     
  19. Dec 17, 2019 at 1:22 PM
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    Natetroknot

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    Red loctite isn't even close to permanent. Put down the purse and get some hair on yer peaches.
     
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  20. Dec 17, 2019 at 1:24 PM
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    TacomaUSA

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    Now that is funny. I relate
     

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