On another forum I'm on a member warned of finding his suspension
lowering kit loose. The nyloc nuts were no longer tight on the
adjustment bolt where they should be. Fortunately he drilled for cotter
pins on the bolts. Now I remember from my days as a mechanical tech.
that the rule of thumb was that nyloc nuts were considered a one time
use. But we was always using them in under tension, that is they were
torqued down causing the material to deform. I think this kit maker was
miss using them.
There should be at least one knowledgeable member here that can comment
on their proper use? I think what the lower kit really needs is a
deforming nut (castleated?) and copper pins for safety.
RichK
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