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  1. rustystud

    Safety Wire Hub to Drum Bolts

    I also love "mechanical" solutions. That is why I really love "NORD" locks . I've bought almost every size available from my "Tacoma Screw" store. Yes they are pricey, but man can they "HOLD" !!!!!!
  2. rustystud

    Safety Wire Hub to Drum Bolts

    Hey I used wire for years. If the bolt heads had the holes, they got wire. The new stuff from the factory does not have wire anymore. Well on a few things they still use wire, but it is very rare to see them anymore. The fact is good old Loctite will hold just fine. The red Loctite will come off...
  3. rustystud

    Safety Wire Hub to Drum Bolts

    I don't remember when "Loctite" was officially sanctioned to use on brake and axle systems, but I believe it was around the mid 1980's . So I wasn't saying the only trucks that can use Loctite was from the 1950's but I'm sure you knew that already :wink: .
  4. rustystud

    Safety Wire Hub to Drum Bolts

    Remember these trucks where designed in the 1950's. Back then they didn't have a safe way to secure all the bolts without wiring them. Now we have "Loctite" !!! So if you want, just use a good grade of Loctite (red) and don't worry about the wires. Now if you do wire it, make sure the back loop...
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