Deuce Posted March 11, 2012 Report Posted March 11, 2012 So after doing a search and finding no resuilts... Does anyone know of any reason not to weld the bolts to the knuckles (what some may call spindles) so that they do not loosen? These are the bolts that hold the piece that the tie rod goes, to the rest of the knuckle. I've just noticed that over time these damn bolts seem to loosen a little even when torqued down. Quote
Coupelx Posted March 11, 2012 Report Posted March 11, 2012 mine have a tackweld on them. it was that way when i got it so either a previous owner did it or it came that way from the factory. Quote
NYUK Posted March 11, 2012 Report Posted March 11, 2012 its a factory tack, because they always come loose. Quote
locogato11283 Posted March 11, 2012 Report Posted March 11, 2012 Mine have all had welds from the factory. Quote
Larry's Shee Posted March 11, 2012 Report Posted March 11, 2012 Must be factory. We have a Banshee, Blaster and Warrior and they all have the bolts welded. I could see someone re-doing it if they wanted different colors, chrome bolts, etc. If yours are unwelde I'd just coer the bolts good with red loctite. Quote
bansheesandrider Posted March 11, 2012 Report Posted March 11, 2012 ALL the Banshees and Blasters I have had were welded from the factory, as were the extra knuckles I have had. If your knuckles are not welded, my guess would be someone has been mixing and matching some steering arms and knuckles! Quote
Deuce Posted March 11, 2012 Author Report Posted March 11, 2012 Ah I was just looking at them quickly, and the tack's on the one broke. Going to have them both just loc-tited and re-welded with a nice bead around so it wont happen again. Quote
blast off Posted March 13, 2012 Report Posted March 13, 2012 if you have a kit you could also safety wire it if you dont have time to get it welded. Just a thought Quote
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