Using Loctite with suspension fasteners (Page 2/2) pmbrunelle JUN 16, 04:07 PM quote Originally posted by Patrick: Damn, is that why I keep snapping brake bleeders while snugging them up with my 3/4" breaker bar? My dad's first car was a 1970 Camaro. He initially started his tool collection with a 3/8" drive socket / rachet set. He said he was able to do almost everything with that set. In my time, I had to equip myself with 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" socket wrenches for working on cars. It seems like there are more things needing more tightness, as well as more delicate fasteners. pmbrunelle JUN 16, 04:09 PM quote Originally posted by gregr75: Good point about the suspension needing adjustment…. What about just coating the whole shank AND threads with grease then? is antiseize a lot better for the threads? i have a tub of marine grease lying around and it would be faster to do them with just grease then. Sorry, I haven't compared the two! Probably on the boat forums they can advise you of the necessary torque reduction with marine grease. There may also be a difference if you apply the grease only on the threads, or if grease also ends up beneath the bolt head, reducing friction there as well. sleek fiero JUN 16, 04:44 PM If you don't like locktight because it's hard to get apart just a little heat from a propane torch will melt it making it easy to release . even red locktight will release with a little heat. It also lubricates for a correct torque value despite what some people believe. I worked for an engine rebuilder and to get correct torques you must lubricate engine bolts to get a correct result unless the new bolts have sealant on them and they will come with their own torquing instructions . of course there is always exceptions so follow the instructions given in the manual or supplied with the parts or bolts.