Long Travel BS Thread

Not if you're already taking it off. Just make sure it's torqued when you put it back on.

 

Gotcha, thanks for the reply!

 

Make sure nothing is wallowed out or galling/stripping threads. Also use anti seize when putting the nut back on. On very fine threads like those and with certain materials it's common for the metal to stick a bit and cause the nut to feel torqued before actually reaching the required clamping force. Could be the root cause of your issue

 

Keep an eye on that wheel bearing now, might’ve caused some premature wear.

 

Thanks. I think I’m going to go with the fk jmx line.

 

Does loctite count as anti-seize? Lol I never want that nut to come loose and it’s supposed to be torqued to like 250ft/lbs or something. I’ve always done blue loctite and a handful of ugga duggas on the ole impact and called it good. And new cotter pins on that little crown nut cap thing every few uses.

 

Lmao 173, it’s pretty easy to hit that number with a decent torque wrench.

 

Coulda sworn it was over 200. Mine only goes to like 150 either way. And never had an issue with my method lol

 

Thanks u guys. I'll make sure to pick up some anti seize and keep an eye on the wheel bearing

 

Maybe you saw the 235 and thought it was ft lb? That would make the most sense, that’s Nm though.

 

Long travel installed. Rocking the Bluetooth axles and tie rods for now

 

I still just loctite and ugga dugga lol

 

I just use my 1/2” impact and call it a day.

 

You guys are madmen, I’m a torque wrench nerd.

 

I torque the lca to spindle bolts, u bolts, and lug nuts. And that’s about it lol

 

If you use the crown and cotter pin why do you need loctite? They cotter pin prevents the but from spinning, even if it’s not to torque.

I personally use a torque wrench on this during assembly.

 

Before it cures i think it sorta counts

 

This is why you are one of my favorites… impact the shit out of it and move on!

 

I feel like I know the answer to this but just to be sure, but you’re not driving the truck like that, correct?

Assuming not due to the tie rod limitation but you need the outer cv assembly to hold the spindle together or you’ll have two pieces of one wheel bearing assembly.

 

Yall know that nut sets the preload of the hub bearing right???