hi
i bought a dinan strut bar used for my 03 cooper s. can i use the original nuts that are on the strut tower, or do they need to be replaced with new ones?
thanks
dan

 

Bentley say's to replace self locking nuts. Don't overtighten those nuts when installing them. Torque spec = 25 ft. lb.

 

Just want to confirm, the OEM nuts are self-locking, right?

 

Yes, and replacing them with same, or similar (my IE camber plates came with nuts and lock washers) is a good idea, I think.

 

I reused mine. Just make sure you torque them down properly.

 

I see absolutely no reason those nuts should be changed when installing a strut bar. If you are worried about it go ahead & change them or hit them with a bit of blue Locktite. My strut bar has been on there for 9,500 miles using the original nuts with no problems.

 

I agree! I reused the original nuts 20,000+ miles ago. I've checked the torgue several times with no lossening at all.

 

at only 25lbs/ft, i reused mine.

you can put a dab of thread-lock if you're worried. i didn't put anything
on mine.