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Old 07-08-2009, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by tkob1060
they can NOT respond to this thread without signing up as a sponser

I think they'll get black listed if they do

I've been using LL and Solid diff covers with out a problem, always followed the torque for the solid covers
I haven't read the FAQ closely enough; I thought they might be able to weigh in with a non-commercial response.

lol, I know full well people are getting away with 35 pounds on those bolts. Living on borrowed time methinks...
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Old 07-08-2009, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Hellbound13
Woah, wait... I can't get a socket on the factory bolts? Are you just taking about with a solid diff cover?
Right. You can't get a socket on a SOLID cover with factory hex bolts, that's all.
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Old 07-08-2009, 08:02 PM
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When I bought my Riddler covers from Northridge, I sent Dave an email regarding the issue reported. He suggested to use a 6 inch ratchet and make the bolts snug. I have had no leaks and no broken bolt issues.
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I've always just gone for 25 LB FT on 5/16" bolts and called it a day. I would say you should write to the makers of Lube Locker. I think this is a legitimate concern.
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Old 07-09-2009, 03:32 AM
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I agree Redneck, and I've done exactly that. We'll see if they contact me back or are able to make a comment here. (If they e-mail me directly, I'll post what they say.)
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Thanks for the heads-up, I intend to go with the gaskets whenever I get around to doing the covers.
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Okay, so where is the real problem? The Solid Diff Cover, the Solid Supplied hardware, the lubelocker itself or the lubelocker instructions? I am not really sure how to address then when I change mine next week.
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Originally Posted by RocksHurt
Okay, so where is the real problem? The Solid Diff Cover, the Solid Supplied hardware, the lubelocker itself or the lubelocker instructions? I am not really sure how to address then when I change mine next week.
my personal experience is

a) the SOLID supplied hardware
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b) the instructions supplied by Lubelocker

the combination of the two is bad news
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I will put in another plug for the wrist torque. Used a 7" Allen and got the hex bolts snug the first time through. I then went over them and got them as tight as possible without using my bodyweight for leverage. I figure this puts me around 25 ft-lbs.

I have ARB and have checked the gear oil level 3 times in the last 2 months. Haven’t lost any yet.
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Originally Posted by RocksHurt
Okay, so where is the real problem? The Solid Diff Cover, the Solid Supplied hardware, the lubelocker itself or the lubelocker instructions? I am not really sure how to address then when I change mine next week.
  • The SOLID diff covers are fine. Good stuff.
  • The SOLID supplied fasteners are satisfactory so long as you don't go anywhere near the LubeLocker recommended torque setting; stainless is significantly softer (read: easier to break) than Grade-8 stuff.
  • The LubeLocker gaskets are fine. Good product.
  • The LubeLocker recommended torque setting of 35 lb-ft is whack. Period.
Make sense?
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