URG8RB8

Amazing what you can learn about on here. Looks like another great product, first I have heard of them. I will try this in the future. Thanks for the suggestion.

Dutch944

Your welcome! I've been using them for a couple of years now. As well at work on generators (cooling lines seem to try to run loose) and at the Pcar. On both occasions i've never had one running loose and each time the are harder to loosen than to fasten!

dizzyj

Took your advice. bought several sets in several sizes. also planning on using on those pesky turbo bolts that always loosen up.

Paulyy

You can aways drill a small hole on the side of the nut (not going though the thread) and thread wire though it and tie it to another nut with a hole. This helps nuts not backing off. same with the bolts.

Dutch944

Nice going! I just took my brakecalipers off last weekend, they've been on there for about 2 years and the bolts were still hard to get off (as in, they were very securely tightened!)

That is always a good option, but i dont like the idea of messing the integrety of the bolts/nuts. I don't know what happens when i drill a hole in a bolt/nut with the strength of it!

Darwantae951

Considering it's THE standard in aviation maintenance and safety, I'd guess not much.

I safety wired the bolts for my wastegate. That was 7 years ago.

gruhsy

Many of the bolts I tighten up at work are drilled and lock-wired. Also when working with my friends race bike many of the bolts were drilled and safety wired.

We have a lock-wire standard and training course for tech's at work. It does nothing to the holding strength of the fastener. Lock-wiring must be done properly however.....and it's 22:52 at night....I need to go to sleep

67King

Had a 3 piece crossmember for a few years, now. It was one I made, myself, rather than the Lindsey one. I've noticed in that period of time that one bolt started getting loose. I retightened it. Honestly, if you track a car, it is a good idea to get underneath it and check things out on a pretty regular basis, anyway. That's just one more thing to check.

I've heard a time or two about them cracking. That is a concern with ANY welded component, especially aluminum. But I would expect it would last a long time before it would become an issue.

jss

I just got my new 3pc in will look into those fancy nuts .sounds like a good idea . My car is for street use so prob not needed but still wanted

Dutch944

Well, that pretty much says enough for me than! But for example on the brake calipers, there is not really a place to get the wiring to, i've been using nord-locks for those as well! Also for the rear shock absorbers!


I've been thinking of making one myself as well.. First have to buy a house and get a bridge in the garage.. Or maybe i will just pro-lengthen the 3.0 16v turbo project to do it right away.. Hmmzz..

When cracking; you're weld wasn't properly constructed.. That's the case 9 out of 10 times.. The other time you do have so much vibration but than also your normal crossmember would break i guess..