Replace CV bolts with regular Allen.. |
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Replace CV bolts with regular Allen.. |
DougC |
Aug 24 2005, 09:47 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 949 Joined: 6-July 04 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 2,307 |
This seems like a no-brainer, but is there any reason not to just use regular allen head bolts (or hex head) to replace the torx or 12star female bolts that are stock on the CV joints? What about the stock wave washers, wouldn't a lock washer work just fine?
Doug C |
bondo |
Aug 24 2005, 12:25 PM
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Practicing my perpendicular parking Group: Members Posts: 4,277 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 587 Region Association: Central California |
The only reason I see to change to standard hex head is if you ever need to mess with them while on the road. Any flaps will have an allen wrench. Of course this advantage is negated if you carry the triple square in your glovebox. I think of the nylock nut on the longer bolt as just extra insurance.. they should still be torqued correctly and with the right washers. The nut should ony be snug, as you can actually compromise the grip by pulling the bolt from that end. (probably not an issue, but worth noting) Cap'n: Do 911 CVs use differerent bolts and wahsers? I ask because I will be using 911 CVs and adapters, and I'm not sure what to use because I have never had a 911. It seems like it might be different because they use 6 bolts instead of 4 bolts and 2 pins. |
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