I always put loctite on the bolt, specifically on the threads where the lug will end up. That being said, my spacers didn't call for loctite... the instructions said to remove the wheels every 25 miles for 200 miles to check the lugs.

When I removed the wheels and checked the spacers at 40 miles, and again at about 800 miles...both times the lugs were still at 103 ft-lbs. The lugs on the wheels did need to be tightened though...

 

The package states to clean both stud and nuts of dirt and oil then apply lock tite to both nut and stud then torque to manufacturer spec retighten after 100 miles.


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I've found the best way is to apply it, as MrJeepR44 says, only to the male thread, and only to the threads that will be engaged. I use just enough that, when worked into the thread around the entire circumference and over the portion that will be used, barely fills the thread.

Also, I would use the blue rather than the red, unless I was absolutely sure that I would never be undoing that thread.

... torque to manufacturer spec retighten after 100 miles.

Re-tighten? That makes no sense. Are you sure that's what Loctite recommend?

 

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Ahhhh, you are correct, that's not for the loctite. My bad. That's just in the case of any aluminum wheels.

However, The blue isn't as solid. The red is much more reliable for something that you only want to remove every brake adjust or change. It withstands high heat from braking better as well.
No worries, it comes off just fine provided you have a breaker-bar, cheater-bar or air impact.


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However, The blue isn't as solid. The red is much more reliable for something that you only want to remove every brake adjust or change. It withstands high heat from braking better as well.
No worries, it comes off just fine provided you have a breaker-bar, cheater-bar or air impact.

Temperature range of red and blue is identical. The only difference according to Loctite is the shear torque, and provided you correctly torque up the fastener in the first place, blue is adequately strong to prevent the fasteners from loosening.

 

so weird question about loctite...ive never used it, but would it be helpful when installing speakers to keep the screws from loosening in the future? Or is that taking it too far haha?

 

Yes. That is a good use for it. In ur case however, ONLY use the blue. The red will cause the screws to tear up the plastic during removal. If its metal u can damage the threads cause they are so small.


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Don't want to set that bumper on fire either...

 

I've never had to heat it to get it off. Don't get crazy putting it on and it just takes a little more elbow grease to get it off!