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Old 10-01-2023, 08:52 AM   #1
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Lift Pads

I have a set of the aluminum lift pads that are secured by set-screws. Plan to use them for the first time, to remove wheels to take to tire shop for new tires. I want to avoid any possible "lifting damage" by the tire shop. That said, my question is; does anyone use thread locker (blue) on the set screws?
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Old 10-01-2023, 09:30 AM   #2
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Yes, it’s a good idea if you plan on leaving them semi permanent
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Old 10-01-2023, 09:35 AM   #3
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Yes, I used blue thread locker. I just had an exhaust installed and had them use the new pads. They worked great… definitely a good move to install them.
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Old 10-02-2023, 02:32 PM   #4
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Old 10-02-2023, 02:36 PM   #5
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I did not use blue loctite and 1yr/11K miles later they are still attached.
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Old 10-02-2023, 06:52 PM   #6
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I did not use blue loctite and 1yr/11K miles later they are still attached.
+1, with 4 years/16K miles on the set screws.
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Old 10-02-2023, 07:38 PM   #7
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I have a set of the aluminum lift pads that are secured by set-screws. Plan to use them for the first time, to remove wheels to take to tire shop for new tires. I want to avoid any possible "lifting damage" by the tire shop. That said, my question is; does anyone use thread locker (blue) on the set screws?
I used blue thread locker on my set screws. Set screws are inherently weak, so thread locker is a must in my mind.
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Old 10-02-2023, 10:33 PM   #8
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I did not use blue loctite and 1yr/11K miles later they are still attached.
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+1, with 4 years/16K miles on the set screws.
+2, for about 40K miles over three years with no issues on my 2016.

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Old 10-02-2023, 11:01 PM   #9
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Mine have been on about 2 years, no issues at all...
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