Fasteners and goo

[carlos del carpio]

Hey, just a thought and a question to you folks that already have your rides on the road...

how many of you re-used your stock VW hardware?

How many of you upgraded to grade 8 and 10, and on what components?

Not including the engine, what bolts recieved a bit of loctite?

On my ride, the majority are Grade 8, and if not load bearing, they recieved a grade 5 nut... some of the 'exotic' bolts, i.e. steering box bolts, shock bolts, etc. were just cleaned factory parts..

Do you prefer a longer bolt with a lock washer and nut, or a shorter one with a nylock?

Just curious on what's holding your rides together!

[blackthree4me]

GUM, tape, glue, JB weld, and extra skin on assorted areas
Just kidding I just had to LOL

naw I used most of the factory stuff for the chassie Its been there that long I aint gonna change it I put lock tight on almost all of my stuff I know aint coming back off for added assurance
all of my engine bolts locking nuts were new. just bought the kit.
if the new parts came with new nuts they went on if not
usualy go to the bone yard find the right size and in she goes
myself I prefer lock washers where I can
blackthree4me