LCA Bolts

[Bulldogger]

For the guys that changed out the LCA arms did you also buy new bolts or re-use the factory ones. J&M states to use new hardware just curious.

 

[davidhuff]

I have always used the old bolts and make sure when you torque the bolts the suspension is loaded.JMO

 

[me32]

Your suppose to change them but must reuse them an they work fine as stated above tq properly

 

[evasive]

If they are "one time use" that means the metal is stretched when torqued and thus should be thrown away. They aren't "fine" as ME32 suggests. They are fatigued by design and no longer good bolts.

I never re-use "one time use" designated suspension bolts...it's a safety issue. I don't want my junk failing because I was too cheap to drop $20 on a couple bolts.

There's a thread or two on this with a lot more engineer tech talk but that's the cliff notes version.

 

[Bulldogger]

If they are "one time use" that means the metal is stretched when torqued and thus should be thrown away. They aren't "fine" as ME32 suggests. They are fatigued by design and no longer good bolts.

I never re-use "one time use" designated suspension bolts...it's a safety issue. I don't want my junk failing because I was too cheap to drop $20 on a couple bolts.

There's a thread or two on this with a lot more engineer tech talk but that's the cliff notes version.

That's what I figured with 120ft/lbs they hit bolt stretch. Guess it's off to the dealer to get raped:coolman:

 

[6-Speed]

You can buy the bolts online from Tousley Ford or Silverstate Ford for much less than retail, but you have to pay shipping.

 

[Catmonkey]

Someone had posted those part number's somewhere. Anyone have a link or the numbers? My search effort can't seem to find them again.

 

[dirtyo2000]

discussed it and he said he wasnt fatigued so put him back to work. somethings i think are read to much into. if its that serious go to your bolt store and get some grade 8

 

[Riptide]

People reuse them all the time. Just torque back to spec and you'll be fine.

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