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Old 02-16-2009, 12:22 PM
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Banging on or off with an impact can break the locktite bond, especially if antiseaze is not used on the threads. The studs are 3.5" long and using an impact to thread them on or off creates a lot of heat, enough to where I have seen lugs friction welded to the stud.
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