I would suggest that you do replace the lugbolt. And for the time
being put some locktite on the threads. If the lugbolt ever loosend I
think it would put undo stress on the rim.
Better safe than sorry!
Tom
---"Kevin B. Rhodes" <krhodes1@maine.rr.com> wrote:
>
> Hello gang!
>
> Freddy the Spit has developed a loose lugbolt on one of the front
hubs -
> should I be concerned? I is not causing a major problem at this
point, I
> just hold it in while I am putting the wheel back on. Seems like as
long as
> I don't over-torque the lug nut (hard to do with that six inch lug
wrench!)
> it should not be a problem. I am always careful of Gorilla mechanics
with
> air tools - I MAKE them use the Triumph wrench to put the nuts on.
Anyway,
> should I replace the offending bolt?
>
> Kevin Rhodes
>
> Freddy the Spit
>
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