drive flange tension

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Originally Posted by Mr Ploppy

I had to replace the bolts recently when I found they had snapped, not sure of the cause.

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this could actually be form them coming loose. I will let the engineers explain.

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Originally Posted by rick130

Might make a good case for Unbrako SHCS's with hardened washers under the heads.
Much, much better fasteners than normal Metric HT hex headed bolts.

Just a shame they are black and will corrode.

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I know some of the USA guys where snapping DF bolts in their extremme usage, But for most of us is it really nessecary??? If the bolts are good quality and in good condition, the threads clean and true, and they are torqued correctly, how many are actully seeing them fail??

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Originally Posted by uninformed

this could actually be form them coming loose. I will let the engineers explain.

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yeah probably true. There is another thread on it I started when it happened, so back on topic ;).

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Originally Posted by uninformed

this could actually be form them coming loose. I will let the engineers explain.

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Originally Posted by Mr Ploppy

yeah probably true. There is another thread on it I started when it happened, so back on topic ;).

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That'd make sense.

A slightly bent axle housing or stub axle will work the bolts loose too.

I have a deep fondness for Loctite :D

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Originally Posted by rick130

I have a deep fondness for Loctite :D

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Let's not go there.......