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Old 12-03-2010, 03:35 pm   #1
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So im doing the tsp myself on the axle nuts.. mine have come loose on my 08'. Local gm dealer gave me 2 new nuts,,, told me to buy some loctite... since he gave me no number I have red and blue in my shop already,, blue is medium hold,, red is more lasting hold,,, which should I use for this??? Plus he told me to torque to 160 ft lbs.. thanks rj
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HI there,

Loctite 272 is a RED, but NOT flange sealant, which is also RED.

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Old 12-03-2010, 04:08 pm   #3
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Ive got in my shop Permatex Threadlocker from autozone,,, High strength number 27100 its red too,,, that be ok? thanks rj
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HI there,

I think it would be close enough.

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I thought they were torqued to 100 ft. lbs.????
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HI there,

Lug nuts, yes, 100.

Rear axle halfshaft nuts, 160 ft lbs.

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Oh, OK, got my nuts mixed up.
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