[seth_js]

I keep losing my driver side sway bar nut (I'm on my third one now). Why does the little bastard keep coming loose? Do you think that lock-tight stuff will help it? There is only about 1/4 inch of threads (just enough to fit the nut).

-Seth

 

[Bryanccfshr]

I would have tried locrite by now. If it still comes off throw the swaybar away. It's best you get used to driving withour it if it comes loose that often.

 

[atwinda]

I keep losing my driver side sway bar nut (I'm on my third one now). Why does the little bastard keep coming loose? Do you think that lock-tight stuff will help it? There is only about 1/4 inch of threads (just enough to fit the nut).

-Seth

Why only a 1/4" of thread? I lost a nut and was only running one end link, which ended up getting bent someone because of it. So if it keeps happening, I suggest you remove the other side when it does.

 

[Wgasa84]

I keep losing my driver side sway bar nut (I'm on my third one now). Why does the little bastard keep coming loose? Do you think that lock-tight stuff will help it? There is only about 1/4 inch of threads (just enough to fit the nut).

-Seth

have you removed the links? you may have put them in upside down, which would leave just a couple threads. try locktight too

 

[jjinux]

Me too

I have the same problem. In fact, my anti-sway bar is now hanging on by one side because the nut completely fell off, and I haven't gotten around to fixing it.

 

[atwinda]

I have the same problem. In fact, my anti-sway bar is now hanging on by one side because the nut completely fell off, and I haven't gotten around to fixing it.

Like I said, you should remove the other side as well, as not to bend links.

 

[mcgill]

since it keeps coming loose or off the best thing to do is use loctite and let it sit for a couple hours so it really dries well and keeps it in place. if it still wants to come out just throw the swaybar away. get used to driving without it if it comes off or loose that often.

 

[Darwalk]

I left the driver side off for about 4 days and the damn thing turned upside down (somehow) and ended up ripping half of my CV boot apart. A nice $200 fix instead of an 80 cent bolt. Stupid me

 

[Wgasa84]

$200? Holy crap replacement boots are 50 for high angle, stockers are cheaper!

 

[Wgasa84]

remove the link or replace the nut, you will regret it quickly! I've torn my cv boot b/c the nut fell off. its not worth the time replacing the boots.

 

[ZETTNORCAL]

That's funny, my truck is straight axled but I still have the stock sway bar(2001 dub cab) I cut the links but I still use the top part of the link with the nut.. Mine came loose alll of the time. Just use lock tight it works

 

[Gad]

you could put a new nut on, then drill a small hole throught the middle of the bolt and put a clip through it. if you don't feel comfortable, put the first nut on, then put another on over it, and tighten them up against each other. good luck