I have a 2012 RTL which I needed to remove the left front fender to do some work on the wiring under the fender. Since removing and bolting back on the bolts will loosen slightly after a couple thousand miles. When I put fender back on I used blue locktite and probably torqued down more than they were from factory. I can tell when the bolts have loosen because fender will vibrate slightly. Question is how can I keep these bolts from loosening? They don't have any type of lock washer on then from factory, was thinking about putting in either standard split lock washer or washer with the star pattern on the inside. Any suggestions?
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Front Fender Bolts
- Thread starter JayHawker
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Chupaca
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Interesting. ...
Of course you could try the lock washers but you might get some new bolts. They do wear out from reuse and over torquing which will strech the threads and thin the bite. Must have a good amount of vibration/movement going on to have them loosen up, bumpy roads perhaps, you could also go to a stronger thread lock...:thumbup:
Of course you could try the lock washers but you might get some new bolts. They do wear out from reuse and over torquing which will strech the threads and thin the bite. Must have a good amount of vibration/movement going on to have them loosen up, bumpy roads perhaps, you could also go to a stronger thread lock...:thumbup:
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
LOOSE FENDERS
WOW..... I've had both fenders off at least a dozen times , never added / replaced any lok-tite, no lock washers etc ...... never got loose fenders .......... is it possible you " cross - threaded " one or more bolts ? ..... if so, eventually they will not hold as well......... Star washers will fix this if the threads inside are OK ............. jmho ...... Mike
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
FENDER BOLT ISSUE
I should have asked .... how are your tires wearing ..... the fender shake you describe is not normal , imho ...... are you feeling any vibrations thru the steering ????? .............. Mike :thumbup:
