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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 12:17 PM
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I got the lowers for the SG and put them on last night. They look great. The only question is how tight do I put the screws on the caps? Do I just tighten them until they are snug? That is what I did. I was afraid of snapping something is I went too tight. The directions had no guidance.

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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 12:20 PM
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if you are concerned about how 'tight' to make 'em. I would recommend you put in a lock-washer to help hold it. I haven't taken off my lowers so I'm not entirely sure how 'tight' those cap screws are.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 12:32 PM
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I have had mine off and on a couple of times. I feel that a little tighter then snug it more then you will need. I have had no problems with mine and they have been on an off twice...
 
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 12:51 PM
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Be careful not to overtighten...

I used the 'snug - then another 1/4 turn'.

My Pops had one of the 'set' bolts come free on a set he had & (while it is still useable) it's a pain in the butt.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 02:27 PM
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Be careful not to overtighten...

I used the 'snug - then another 1/4 turn'.

My Pops had one of the 'set' bolts come free on a set he had & (while it is still useable) it's a pain in the butt.
That's what I did. I think I will put some blue locktite. Then snug won't come off. I don't plan on taking them off. Thanks for the advice. When you say "one of the 'set' bolts come free" what exactly do you mean? Do you mean the plastic it was on snapped?
 
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 08:43 PM
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You could also get a set of nylon lock nuts. Hardware store stuff, easy to come by.

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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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He's talking about the little black screws on the front that hold the fiberglass covers, that cover the u-bolts.
Snug works good, I've had mine off at least a half a dozen times.
 
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