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Old 01-27-2022, 09:55 AM   #36
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Originally Posted by FrickingReallySlow View Post
Subaru notes these as one time use items but I never understood why, if its not rusty/striped what's the mechanical reason they can't be reused?
Because bolts actually stretch when they are tightened to reach their torque value. Almost all driveline and suspension bolts are single use and should be used/torqued only once.
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