[TR] Nyloc Nut on Tie-Rod Ends

[Randall]

> Although the nut has the gold color of Grade 8 hardware, it 
> has no markings and is the height of a jam nut (about six 
> threads)

Indicating that it was a "jam" Nyloc ... not the right fastener for the job
regardless of the nylon locking feature.

> Sadly, just about all tie-rod ends seem to use Nylocs instead 
> of the old-fashioned (and reliable) castellated nut and cotter pin.

Of course, you can always drill them to convert ... I'll settle for what I
always recommend: Use a new Nyloc each and every time you replace them.

BTW, I thought all were aware of this, but maybe not ... color does NOT
indicate the grade of steel, only the anti-corrosion treatment applied.  The
yellow coatings are more common on high tensile fasteners, but can be
applied to anything.  And high tensile fasteners are available with many
different coatings, including the same gray cadmium or zinc coatings
normally found on weaker fasteners.

Randall