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Re: lug bolt lubrication
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 11/5/2003

I read an article on a Motor magazine that was definatly indicating NAY. The reason was the lubrication added to the stretch of the fastener by lowering the friction in the threads, which in turn increased the effects of the applied torque, even though he alwa... Login to read more.