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Loctite or Anti-seize?

Discussion in 'Armor' started by BigEB, May 21, 2018.

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Loctite or Anti-seize?

  1. Loctite

    25.0%
  2. Anti-seize

    75.0%
  1. May 21, 2018 at 9:47 AM
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    BigEB

    BigEB [OP] Member

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    Is it better to use loctite or anti-seize when installing their bolt on sliders?
     
  2. May 21, 2018 at 9:48 AM
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    Hobbs

    Hobbs Anti-Lander from way back…

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    Yep…
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    Who's sliders...?
     
  3. May 21, 2018 at 9:52 AM
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    BigEB

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    I'm using RCI's bolt on sliders
     
  4. May 21, 2018 at 9:54 AM
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    GHOST SHIP

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    Do you plan on removing the regularly for maintenance?
     
  5. May 21, 2018 at 10:01 AM
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    rnish

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    I default to anti seaze unless instructed to use Locktite. I keep stuff forever and it will probably be me doing the maintenance.
     
  6. May 21, 2018 at 3:31 PM
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    Pella

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    There are many different loctites. Ranging from it can be removed with a “little effort”, all the way to ‘it’s never coming off’. If you go with loctite, make sure you have the right one for your application.
     
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  7. Jun 14, 2018 at 7:56 PM
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    M-cameron

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    EVERY screw that comes off my truck goes back on with anti-seize...especially stuff from the chassis that gets exposed to water, salt, grime
     
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  8. Jun 18, 2018 at 6:38 PM
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    JJ04TACO

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    Locktite for critical applications like suspension bolts. Anti-seize for everything else.
     
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  9. Jun 18, 2018 at 7:11 PM
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    KBOX

    KBOX In a va.. *cough* truck down by the river.

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    Put my steps on last Saturday. I used anti-seize.
     
  10. Jun 18, 2018 at 7:17 PM
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    Bishop84

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    Spins fast, or vibrates= loctite

    Exposed to elements/exterior = anti seize

    Cold, and high resistance = astroglide
     
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  11. Jun 19, 2018 at 10:43 PM
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    HootEversmen

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    For me it's antiseize and grade 8 nylocks!
     

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