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Old 01-03-2016, 11:52 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by lukey86 View Post
Best to replace like for like, ellipticals are used in critical applications such as head studs, where it's essential that the nut stay locked exactly where it is to ensure the head is locked down even and doesn't loose compression. Nylocks aren't so critical.
What about material? I found 3 kinds (are there more?), galvanised, stainless and steel. I suppose stainless is too brittle for suspension parts?
Are galvanised okay?

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Pretty much all of the aftermarket suspension pieces I have on my car have Nylock nuts. Hrdware stores and shops that specialise in nuts and bolts are the best place to go, Ebay not so much because you can't confirm fitment and quality.
Is it correct that there are different grades of Nylock? During google search there was mention of e.g. grade 5 and 8.
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