Antiseize YAY OR NAY?

[Chingon]

I'm wondering if any of you guys use antiseize in your suspension? Good or bad idea? I know the manual does not make mention of it, but is there danger that w/movement/bouncing the bolts may come loose? Opinions, experiences, all welcome.

[Hijacker]

i typically only use anti seize on exhaust bolts or bolts that tend to rust up easily. Suspension parts really don't necessitate anti seize

[Chingon]

but do you think this may create a dangerous situation? I mean, antiseize is not supposed to loosen bolts, so if it doesn't i'd rather have it...

[SmithSR]

There is a torque spec for every fastener on the car

Anti-sieze is a big no-no especially in the wheel industry. Torque specs cannot be relied upon or measured correctly when you apply a lubricating non-binding compound between the threads of a stud and the threads of a nut.You could torque a bolt down, but with a slipping agent between the points of contact, are you really satisfied with that? I wouldn't be!

Please don't use it. What did the OEM engineers use for the OEM suspension bolts? Follow their example. Clean threads with proper torque spec is all you need.

[Chingon]

There is a torque spec for every fastener on the car

Anti-sieze is a big no-no especially in the wheel industry. Torque specs cannot be relied upon or measured correctly when you apply a lubricating non-binding compound between the threads of a stud and the threads of a nut.You could torque a bolt down, but with a slipping agent between the points of contact, are you really satisfied with that? I wouldn't be!

Please don't use it. What did the OEM engineers use for the OEM suspension bolts? Follow their example. Clean threads with proper torque spec is all you need.

that's what i was thinking all along...thanks for answering.

[dareo]

Anti-Sieze shouldn't be a problem with wheels and here's why. Walmart uses it. They torque exactly to mfg spec with anti sieze and i've never ever heard of a wheel coming off that was torqued to spec with the anti sieze. And when you charge 1.50 for a tire rotation you torque down a lot of wheels.

[Hijacker]

well, hell. if wal-mart does it, everyone should do it.

i have NEVER used anti-seize on a wheel, nor a suspension part. and all of my bolts stay on and they come off just fine. I only use antiseize on exhaust bolts. Only the places I KNOW are gonna rust up and make it a PITA to get back off.

[240marcuSX]

i have anti-seize on my wheel studs, my lug nuts never come loose, and it stopped them from seizing up after i had to replace like 5-6 studs when i first bought the car.

but then again i check my lug nuts and stuff frequently...no life.

[Dori Dori]

I've worked at two tire shops, one believed in it and the other didn't. Never seen a problem though. Conclusion? Plausible!

[Hijacker]

i have anti-seize on my wheel studs, my lug nuts never come loose, and it stopped them from seizing up after i had to replace like 5-6 studs when i first bought the car.

but then again i check my lug nuts and stuff frequently...no life.

in the 7 years i've been doing car stuff, i have never had a problem with lug nuts not wanting to come off. i just don't think it's a needed thing for suspension. especially lug studs. i agree with what allen said and as long as you torque the bolts down right, they'll hold on, and they'll still come off