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In this Discussion
- hudsontech November 2010
- Lee ODell November 2010
Driveshaft center support mounts.
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Do not use SELF LOCKING NUTS when installing new driveshaft center support mounts. The friction of the nut twists the stud and shears it from the rubber mount.
Lee O'Dell -
That sounds like the voice of experience!!!!!
Hudsonly,
Alex Burr
Memphis, TN -
Yep. Experience is right.
A friend was helping me change the mounts. He thought he was doing me a favor by replacing the nuts with lock nuts. Twisted the stud and broke the studs bond with the rubber mount.
That's right Lee blame it on a friend. He He
I've heard this has happened to other too. Thought it might be a good tip for others to avoid making the same mistake.
Lee O'Dell
