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simpletoy · 03-03-2003, 12:22 AM

do i need to use a locking washer if i have nylon lock nuts on shackles?

foley · 03-03-2003, 05:55 AM

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Originally posted by simpletoy
do i need to use a locking washer if i have nylon lock nuts on shackles?

Nope, but keep in mind that NyLocks are supposed to be 1 time use.

simpletoy · 03-03-2003, 01:19 PM

so can i just throw a lock washer on there?
thanks

RedBullJeep · 03-03-2003, 02:02 PM

Don't use lock washers on shackles, go buy "toplocks"...a locking nut that is all steel and does the same thing as a nylock, only better. They can be found at many hardware stores and spring shops.

luv4low · 03-05-2003, 05:35 PM

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a locking nut that is all steel and does the same thing as a nylock, only better

yes you can tell these nuts by the oval appearance on the top of the nut (where the nylon would be on a nylon locking nut)

simpletoy · 03-05-2003, 09:25 PM

are the "toplocks" re-usable?

welndmn · 03-06-2003, 09:36 AM

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Originally posted by simpletoy
are the "toplocks" re-usable?

No, but if you do re use them, a dab of loc tite is nice

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03-03-2003, 01:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
simpletoy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14178 Location: East Bay, Ca Posts: 83	so can i just throw a lock washer on there? thanks

03-05-2003, 09:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
simpletoy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14178 Location: East Bay, Ca Posts: 83	are the "toplocks" re-usable?