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Originally Posted by cleszkie
I though a cross threaded bolt had like three times the holding power of a properly threaded bolt. Its like using thread locker with a lock washer topped off with a spot weld  Why get rid of that? |
Because they would hit torque prematurely without providing clamp load, or they would break the weld nut loose in that condition and spin freely and rattle.
In either case someone buying a new truck deserves better than that (especially if they ever plan on taking that fender off).
K