numbskull

The rear axles keep getting loose on the outer wheels. When using proper torque spec to tighten it does not seem to be enough. I thought to add blue threadlocker, but that might be a bad idea later on so slightly over tightening is going to have to work. Any better ideas out there other than taking apart the trailing arms to re-tap?

V2Rocket

are the threads maybe getting grease on them when you put them in? are you using new bolts?

jc in rb

Blue loctite should not be a problem . Its the red loctite that is semi perm.

Scott H

Like Spencer said, make sure the bolts, and the bolt holes are clean of all grease first (be very liberal with the brake cleaner), then add some blue loctite and torque to spec.

numbskull

Yeah, it's probably grease getting in considering how they are packed. Will degrease clean, add blue and see how it goes. I usually repair these on the side of the road and had enough of that. Thanks for the replies.

Landjet

If you have the time you can always drill the head for safety wire that will stop the issue.

Tom M'Guinn

Be sure to torque in a star pattern also. Or get the Stage 8 locking bolts.

400hp944

Make sure you also clean the mating surfaces of the joint and wheel hub. Excess grease on those surfaces when torquing can cause this issue as well.

I had this same issue and found that cleaning these surfaces was the trick. No problems since and no blue loctite.

numbskull

Time to buy some brakecleener! In googling I came across Ideolas garage, there is a kit they sell that adds new bolts that use nuts on one side and c clips on the other. My guess is they are slightly longer than stock to get the c clip to slip on. Seems to me there might be balancing issue after installation, or weighted correctly. It is only able to be installed on the transaxle side, clever idea though short of a nut on both sides. Never had an issue on the trans side with cv bolts backing out probably cause it's easier to clean the short shafts.

LuigiVampa

You can try these:

http://www.lindseyracing.com/LR/Pors...LB-085024.html

numbskull

Thanks for the link. Very nice! Looks like the clips are on the boltheads and can be installed on all 4 cv sides. Perfect!

jasonlp

http://garage.ideola.com/prod-Stage8.html

theedge

Stage8 bolts are the way to go.

numbskull

Agreed.. ordered!

numbskull

The stage 8 bolt kit arrived today, nice design. How the heck do you tighten them, it's a 12 point bolthead. I can get an 11/32 quarter inch socket on it snugly, is there a special tool needed to torque these on?