[Healeys] Keeping rear shock bolts tight

[Bob Spidell]

I've had best results putting a grade 8 flatwasher under the (grade 8) 
bolt head (against the shock 'ear'), with a grade 8 splitwasher under 
the (grade 8) nut on the backside.  This is one location where 
threadlocker doesn't seem to work better than lockwashers.   And, torque 
the snot out of the bolts.  If the holes in the shocks are oblonged it 
gets even more problematic.

Bob

On 1/3/2016 4:39 PM, Richard Kahn wrote:
>
> The split washer damage the mounting surfaces. Try nulock washers. 
> They stay tight. I have not had a problem in 3 years since I installed 
> them on the rear shocks. There are two washer that kind of ratchet 
> together but can still be removed when needed. They have a great video 
> on their web sight. They are readily available at fastener shops.
> Rich Kahn
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> From: healeybruce at roadrunner.com
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Date: Sun, 3 Jan 2016 16:08:52 -0800
> Subject: [Healeys] Keeping rear shock bolts tight
>
> Seeking ideas on how to keep the rear shock mount bolts tight.  They 
> work loose every 1,500 to 2,000 miles, and tightening them is routine 
> with my annual maintenance.  I currently have grade 8 bolts, nuts and 
> split washers.  Grade 5 bolts, nuts, and split washers were no worse 
> (or better) than the grade 8.  Tried Nord-Lock washers 2 years ago 
> after someone posted about them on this list.  They loosened more 
> quickly than split washers.  Tried thread locker and nylocks as well, 
> neither of which were better than split washers.
>
> Anyone have a method that actually keeps the hardware tight?
>
> Bruce Steele
>
> Brea, CA
>
> 1960 BN7
>
>

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