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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5829   
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As per another thread today, did some tightening of my drive line. Noticed a couple of the M10 bolts on my drive flanges were looser than they should have been. I’ve tightened them back up, but am keen to quickly purchase some locking washers. I’m not on any Locking Washer forums so thought I’d ask on here which version would be best for this use (and why) ?
I’ve selected the versions I think I should be able to source fairly easily here in France. Ta 
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30th Aug 2022 10:07am |
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| rallysteve Member Since: 10 Feb 2014 Location: Cumbria Posts: 2237  
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I wouldn't bother with any personally. I just clean the threads up and use a good quality threadlock.
Most lock washers are useless anyway except the Nord-Lock type 02' 110 TD5 Double Cab Rebuild Thread |
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30th Aug 2022 10:29am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5829
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Was wondering that as well. Have actually sourced a full new set of SS bolts, yet to be fitted, so I’ll probably do as you suggest.
Monsieur Le Grenadier
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30th Aug 2022 10:41am |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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I used galvanised spring washers and cap head bolts on mine. I think it's more important to make sure that they're torqued up properly, though - 65Nm. Darren
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30th Aug 2022 10:49am |
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| Dinnu Member Since: 24 Dec 2019 Location: Lija Posts: 3427  
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Most of the thread lock issues are not the thread lock itself, but who choose and applies the fluid.
I have 30mm spacers, and tried to go for a split spring washer. But found that with the original hex bolts, the heads fouled the rim a bit (probably if I tightened the wheel nuts to the correct torque would have forced the head to dig in slightly in the alloy). No problem without the spacers as the clearance in the rim would be at the correct position. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing 2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black |
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30th Aug 2022 7:18pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17451 
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The head clearance issue with hex heads is the reason I now always use hex SHC. A benefit is that a 10.9 SHC is easier to find and cheaper than a 10.9 hex head bolt.
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30th Aug 2022 7:43pm |
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| Mossberg Member Since: 29 Feb 2020 Location: Lancs Posts: 553 
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If you go for the top type spring washer, make sure you get them from a very good source, if possible a dedicated fixings supplier. I bought some from an eBay supplier and the unwound as I tightened my bolts, so totally lacking the physical properties of a "spring".
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31st Aug 2022 7:19am |
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