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Originally Posted by FrickingReallySlow
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?
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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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