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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 11:54 PM
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Loctite and antiseize

Going to install my coilovers. I'm looking at the how-to installation and so no mention of using blue loctite on the suspension bolts.

Did any of you apply loctite to the bolts? Regarding the camber bolt, I read that it's recommended that you apply anti-seize to it. Do you guys recommend that?

Lastly, I ordered KW V3 and I was wondering how the camber bolt should be installed. I am looking for some negative camber so I can drive to the alignment shop with less chances of rubbing. Thank you
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 04:14 PM
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I use anti-seize on every bolt that sees the elements and high temps. Nice insurance against stripping, snapping, or seizing a bolt when you go to remove the parts later on. I see no need for Loctite on suspension bolts; torque them properly and you're good to go.
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 04:52 PM
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I use anti-seize on every bolt that sees the elements and high temps. Nice insurance against stripping, snapping, or seizing a bolt when you go to remove the parts later on. I see no need for Loctite on suspension bolts; torque them properly and you're good to go.
Regarding the suspension bolts, did you add anti-seize to them? Aren't the torque specs in the service manual for dry threads and not lubricated?

For the following image, were you able to get a torque wrench there to torque the 14mm nuts in the rear suspension? It looks difficult to get a torque wrench in there.
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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 06:52 PM
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I did not use a torque wrench on those, just made them tight with a 14mm wrench. I do not use anti-seize on inside nuts like those since they're inside out of the elements.
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