M3 nut keeps coming off steering link.

[Marko]

I have pretty much completed a kit build and I wanted to ask for some help on my steering links constantly falling off. The m3 but goes at the top and has been coming off repeatedly. Do I need thread lock on it? The manual didn't mention putting any there.

Thanks!

 

[Exc3l]

i can see a spring so the pressure is probably pushing it out. It wouldnt hurt to put a couple drops in there IMO

 

[Yas]

I use blue thread lock with most of my lock nuts ?

 

[Marko]

I put some blue thread lock on it and am letting it set over night. Hopefully that helps.

Thanks!

 

[MrTitanium]

Nyloc nuts are a one-shot deal. Use it once, toss and replace.

 

[Marko]

Nyloc nuts are a one-shot deal. Use it once, toss and replace.

Okay thanks for the info. I had no idea.

 

[MrTitanium]

Okay thanks for the info. I had no idea.

You’re very welcome. Live and learn ✌?

 

[olds97_lss]

Nyloc nuts are a one-shot deal. Use it once, toss and replace.

Yep. Once I take them off, I don't toss them, I just use threadlock.

 

[MrTitanium]

Yep. Once I take them off, I don't toss them, I just use threadlock.

With all due respect, the price that a box of 100pcs M3 nyloc nuts cost, one shouldn’t be using threadlock ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[olds97_lss]

With all due respect, the price that a box of 100pcs M3 nyloc nuts cost, one shouldn’t be using threadlock ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Been working fine using locktite on them for 20 years... but I get what your saying.