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The "problem" with higher grades of stainless is they are more prone to the galling issue. This is why they often aren't used as fasteners, more than it just being a more expensive base material.
Just be sure you use a good anti-seize.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS:
- Spark plug threads installed in aluminum
- Exhaust manifold bolts
- Engine bolts
- Thermostat housing bolts
- Oxygen sensors
- Battery cable connections
You bet!
This has been my go-to for awhile:
Product blurb:
Loctite: Copper Anti-Seize Stick for High Temp (Part#: 37616)
I recommend Ultra Tef-Gel developed for the aviation industry and used in the marine industry as an anti-seize and corrosion eliminator between stainless steel and aluminum.The "problem" with higher grades of stainless is they are more prone to the galling issue. This is why they often aren't used as fasteners, more than it just being a more expensive base material.
Just be sure you use a good anti-seize.
The front bolts that go into the crossmember above the stock splash guard?So it’s been a bit more than a month since I installed my Bud Built cat guards. (Though I did drive about 4000 miles in that time)
I just checked the tightness on the bolts and the front bolts had worked themselves pretty loose. I’m glad I checked.
But does this mean I didn’t tighten them enough initially?
Or does it mean I just need to check them periodically?
And I did put anti-seize, but would loctite blue be a bad idea?
Well, yes. The front bolt that goes in above the stock splash guard.The front bolts that go into the crossmember above the stock splash guard?
Well, yes. The front bolt that goes in above the stock splash guard.
But upon further inspection, even the rear bolt was loose.
Oddly, this was the diver side. The two bolts on the passenger side were still pretty snug.
I did the driver side first, so maybe I didn’t tighten them enough initially?
Or lazy thieves went after my Cat converters and then quit when they got tired? (Joke).
But I guess I’ll watch it closely for another few weeks to see if they loosen. And if so, I’ll try the loctite.
Now to figure out where to get some ramps or jack stands, and to order some anti-seize....
I haven’t tried but do have the ARB skids and don’t see how they’d possibly fit.Someone else asked, with no reply that I saw…has anyone tried to install the BudBuilt Cat guards with ARB skid plates?
[SNIP]I upgraded all the hardware for the install with 316 Stainless
The hardware from BudBuilt is stainless, but all stainless is not the same:
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@gaijin Would you mind sharing from where you got your 316 stainless hardware (including any specs / part numbers)? I'd like to do the same.