When should I be using Blue Thread Lock?

[Dan-G]

Sorry for what I assume is an "amateur hour" question but adding modifications is new to me with my Grenadier.
I bought the tools and installed a few things - including rock sliders - and thought that went well.
Now I am about to install skid plates and the install instructions say to use Blue Thread Lock on all of the bolts - should I have done that one the rock sliders too? And if so, is it worth taking them off and putting the Thread Lock on the bolts?

 

[landmannnn]

There are several methods of preventing bolts or nuts from coming loose. Spring washers, flat washers or loctite being the most common in automotive.*

As long as your fixings have at least one type it will be fine. Not a bad idea to revisit the rock sliders though.

*If you live where salt is spread on the roads you might be better off with some anti seize

 

[Dan-G]

There are several methods of preventing bolts or nuts from coming loose. Spring washers, flat washers or loctite being the most common in automotive.*

As long as your fixings have at least one type it will be fine. Not a bad idea to revisit the rock sliders though.

*If you live where salt is spread on the roads you might be better off with some anti seize

No salt here, just mud, heat and humidity.

I will revisit the rock sliders while I am working on the skid plates.

So many things to learn (fun but occasionally overwhelming).

Thank you!

 

[Max]

Sorry for what I assume is an "amateur hour" question but adding modifications is new to me with my Grenadier.
I bought the tools and installed a few things - including rock sliders - and thought that went well.
Now I am about to install skid plates and the install instructions say to use Blue Thread Lock on all of the bolts - should I have done that one the rock sliders too? And if so, is it worth taking them off and putting the Thread Lock on the bolts?

If they are on and have spring washers[Photo]keep on eye on them, but if not yet fitted it is always a good idea to put thread lock on

 

[Logsplitter]

Thread locker will also help prevent corrosion as there will be no gaps between the threads for corrosion to creep in. I use the BÄDER B222 low strength thread lock on my under guard protection.

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[JGB5]

A slippage mark as commonly used in aviation is a quick way to visually check for unwanted rotation. With a high visibility red enamel paint, draw a narrow line across any nuts, bolts, or washers of concern an onto the mounting surface. If the line later becomes broken you know something has turned.