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Old May 16, 2008 | 10:57 AM
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I just installed my forward controlls last Saturday night and they have already shaken loose. What Locktite is recommended for them? Blue or Red? Thanks for he help.

 
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Old May 16, 2008 | 10:59 AM
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Blue is working fine for me... Are you setting them with a torque wrench?
 
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Blue, red is a b-tch to get off later on if you need to tighten the front engine mount that is behind there.
 
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Thanks guys, no torque wrench (have one, just didn't use it), I kind of new I would need the lock tite anyway and was waiting to get it. Do yall know the torque setting off the top of your head?
 
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