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CCATW 
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Mine are snug but not tight to allow movement without too much wear on the bushings. But others likely have a greater experience basis for this question than me with just one install :).
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Duane in Indy
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Posted: June-20-2018 at 12:01am |
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The later, snug enough for some movement. Should be new lock nuts in the kit. Grease everything cause it does not look like the bolts have zerk fitting in them. I prefer bronze bushings but nylon is ok too. Duane
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Keep it as original as YOU want it
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OldSchoolBlue84
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Posted: June-20-2018 at 12:09am |
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Thanks guys, been reviewing the other side which has some play so I figured I should be asking. As for the locking nuts, they only provided regular nuts. Even from factory there is none, I may go ahead and add some lock washers to be safe. Fun stuff! Thanks for the quick response!
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Kostas
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Duane in Indy
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Posted: June-20-2018 at 12:32am |
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Looks like you have room to double nut the bolts. Locks nuts would be my choice though. You can always "red neck" it by taking a chisel and smacking the threads to keep the nuts from coming off. McMaster carr will have the new nuts here in a day
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OldSchoolBlue84
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Posted: June-20-2018 at 12:46am |
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Don’t let a Pete see that
 All good, went back and reviewed my invoice and I actually did order the locking nuts. Well back to work on the other side  Thanks for your help!
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: June-20-2018 at 6:14am |
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Kostas,
Some shackles are threaded on one side so it's just like double nutting. Take a close look to see if yours's are. |
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TRBenj
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Posted: June-20-2018 at 8:39am |
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I bet the nuts are locking if they came with the shackle bolts. If they look a little oval, they’re locking.
What are you doing for the bushings? Did you get the hats and drill them out? |
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Posted: June-20-2018 at 9:15am |
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I bet what Tim bets too . Did they thread on a lot harder than you expected? |
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KENO
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OldSchoolBlue84
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Posted: June-20-2018 at 10:23am |
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Hey Tim, yes I did end up ordering the locking nuts with the shackle bolts. I also did purchase the hat bushings and bored them out. All fit well, just was unsure how snug there are suppose to be. The shackle bolts do have a spline to them as well. Thanks again! |
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OldSchoolBlue84
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Posted: June-20-2018 at 10:25am |
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Hey Ken, they went on well, probably more resistant then a typical bolt. I did verify that I actually did purchase locking nuts. Thanks |
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