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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 10:39 AM
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So i have had the 2.5 coil lift on for about three years or so and for about one and a half year now the 3/8 inch bolt keeps coming lose or i break them. Went to a grade 8 bolt lock tight red lock washers and no luck even a nylon nut that lasted three days. Check everything looks good. Thanks Jeff

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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 01:27 PM
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Need more info,any other bolts coming loose
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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 02:22 PM
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Nope just that small bolt. track bar is OK
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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 08:33 PM
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Hey Teraflex any idea I drove it 2 days and it came loose again so new bolt new lock washer and red loctite try again about ready to lose my mind.
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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 06:48 AM
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what poundage are you torquing the bolts to?
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 07:22 PM
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Damn this little bolt. I'm about ready to freakin weld this bracket.
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Old Jun 23, 2014 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by fsr402
what poundage are you torquing the bolts to?
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Do you have the crush spacer in there?
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Old Jun 23, 2014 | 12:34 PM
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Do you have the frame side or axle side bracket?
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Old Jun 23, 2014 | 07:17 PM
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Hey teraflex here is a picture .I am not sure what side you're talking about..

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Thank you teraflex
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Old Jun 23, 2014 | 07:21 PM
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I'd dump that bracket and get the bracket that mounts to the axle for two reasons. That mount puts extra stress on the frame bracket and also lowers the roll center. Not a good design.
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