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Old 07-22-2006, 07:14 PM   #1
TravisH
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lower a-arm ubolt fasteners

I got a new set of lower a arm ubolts for the front suspension from LMC but the nuts aren't lock nuts. Should I find lock washers, a better nut, or just torque and it will be fine?
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Old 07-22-2006, 08:33 PM   #2
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Re: lower a-arm ubolt fasteners

I would get the lock nuts myself. Rockwell calls them type 'C' (crimp) 9/16''-18
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Old 07-23-2006, 02:06 AM   #3
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Re: lower a-arm ubolt fasteners

Iirc, they are a grade 8 flanged locknut. I bought mine at the hardware store.
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