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Originally Posted by sting808
Aren't these bolts one-time use only like many others on the car? I doubt the dealer orders new bolts when touched for any type of maintenance. Is it deminishing returns for a 3rd party to provide multiple removal HD bolts with the OE rubber isolator design?
At least vendors are providing upgrades using interoperable standards to address items like HD shaft, axle, and center section.
I like the rear loop bracket idea, too.
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Yes, they are one time use only bolts. I feel you are correct about some dealers not using new bolts. Mainly because some people don't realize that bolts like these are to be replaced, or they don't follow the service manual.
I went to a Ford dealer to get a replacement bolt for a steering wheel on an F150 (they didn't have it because there was no demand for them) and I was asked why I was replacing it. I told the guy the service manual states it's a one time use only bolt and his reply was... Oh, really!? I realize the parts guy might not know about things like this but I think there are some techs that don't too.