Antiseize On Suspension Bolts

[TJRD4]

Installing new hardware on the control arms, shock mounts etc. and would like to prevent any future rust.

Seems to be heavily debated for pros and cons of using antiseize on suspension hardware. If any part calls for threadlocker that’ll be used. If using antiseize I’d reduce the required torque by 20%. Understand that threadlocker also helps seal the threads under the nut not not the exposed parts.

Most of the new hardware uses flange bolts and prevailing torque flange nuts.

Would you assemble dry, w/antiseize, w/threadlocker or something else? Ty!

 

[Oneslowtj]

I’ve always done antisieze . Just can get messy quick

 

[OldBuzzard]

I'm in the "threadlocker or nothing" camp. I don't want a lubricant on my critical suspension bolts.

But then I'm in Colorado where we don't have much of a salt/rust problem.

 

[E-Ticket]

Installing new hardware on the control arms, shock mounts etc. and would like to prevent any future rust.

Seems to be heavily debated for pros and cons of using antiseize on suspension hardware. If any part calls for threadlocker that’ll be used. If using antiseize I’d reduce the required torque by 20%. Understand that threadlocker also helps seal the threads under the nut not not the exposed parts.

Most of the new hardware uses flange bolts and prevailing torque flange nuts.

Would you assemble dry, w/antiseize, w/threadlocker or something else? Ty!

I just got some real life experience with this. Installed a lift and new axles using anti-seize per kit instructions. After 3 days of wheeling my rig stated falling apart on the 4th day. Main issues were the jam nuts on the double adjustable UCA coming loose then the arms spinning as they wished throwing my pinion angles out. I also had loose body bolts and skid plate bolts that had been installed with anti-seize.

I also currently cleaning all that anti-seize off the treads and using blue thread locker. Then I will mark the key bit with a paint pen to get a quick visual on status.

Also, will check key fasteners after a day on the trail.

 

[Apparition]

I just got some real life experience with this. Installed a lift and new axles using anti-seize per kit instructions. After 3 days of wheeling my rig stated falling apart on the 4th day. Main issues were the jam nuts on the double adjustable UCA coming loose then the arms spinning as they wished throwing my pinion angles out. I also had loose body bolts and skid plate bolts that had been installed with anti-seize.

I also currently cleaning all that anti-seize off the treads and using blue thread locker. Then I will mark the key bit with a paint pen to get a quick visual on status.

Also, will check key fasteners after a day on the trail.

Conveniently Loctite is a sealant and will also keep moisture out of the threads.

 

[Moglocker]

Conveniently Loctite is a sealant and will also keep moisture out of the threads.

anti-seize Is your friend on a tj.

 

[NskLJ]

I’ve always done antisieze . Just can get messy quick

Me after putting a dab of anti seize on a bolt.

 

[inkedrose]

I just got some real life experience with this. Installed a lift and new axles using anti-seize per kit instructions. After 3 days of wheeling my rig stated falling apart on the 4th day. Main issues were the jam nuts on the double adjustable UCA coming loose then the arms spinning as they wished throwing my pinion angles out. I also had loose body bolts and skid plate bolts that had been installed with anti-seize.

I also currently cleaning all that anti-seize off the treads and using blue thread locker. Then I will mark the key bit with a paint pen to get a quick visual on status.

Also, will check key fasteners after a day on the trail.

When I saw the thread I was going to tag you if you hadn't responded

 

[TheBoogieman]

No anti-seize, no thread-locker, no loose bolts.

 

[glowell222]

Re-torquing occasionally is not too much trouble.

 

[jjvw]

Re-torquing occasionally is not too much trouble.

Correctly torquing will do the job in the first place, even with antiseize.

 

[TJRD4]

Thanks all - i think ill go the route of a light coat of anti-seize, 20% reduction in torque and a torque check mark for quick inspection just in case...