New door hinge issue

[jcelk]

i would not locktite the bolts the door gaps look great the bottom and rear look perfect as for the front the fender has shims in the top and bottom loosen those and wheel well ones too shim top of fender that bolt is under the hood and is long and sticking up by the hood hinge there are shims under the fender there take 1 out get that shimmed right first

 

[Baker7888]

i would not locktite the bolts the door gaps look great the bottom and rear look perfect as for the front the fender has shims in the top and bottom loosen those and wheel well ones too shim top of fender that bolt is under the hood and is long and sticking up by the hood hinge there are shims under the fender there take 1 out get that shimmed right first

I went back and messed with it some more and got it even better. The bolts appeared to have some type of thread locker on them when i removed them. I could be wrong. I’d rather not loctite them but dont want them backing out either. Why do you say no loctite?

 

[ELCAM]

I think what came on those bolts was more like sealant to keep water out rather than thread locking compound.

https://www.amazon.com/Loctite-Head-Water-Jacket-Sealant/dp/B00E617NTA?tag=gbody-20

 

[Baker7888]

I think what came on those bolts was more like sealant to keep water out rather than thread locking compound.

https://www.amazon.com/Loctite-Head-Water-Jacket-Sealant/dp/B00E617NTA?tag=gbody-20

Would you say its safe to not thread lock then?

 

[Ribbedroof]

We bever loctite hinge bolts at work. Check straps, yes when done by OE, but not the hinge bolts

 

[Baker7888]

We bever loctite hinge bolts at work. Check straps, yes when done by OE, but not the hinge bolts

Ok im gonna pass on the loctite then. Thanks

 

[Clone TIE Pilot]

I think what came on those bolts was more like sealant to keep water out rather than thread locking compound.

https://www.amazon.com/Loctite-Head-Water-Jacket-Sealant/dp/B00E617NTA?tag=gbody-20

The door hinge bolts pass through oversized squared holes and into a large threaded plate that is caged on the other side. So thread sealant would be useless for keeping water out.

 

[jcelk]

the bolts won't loosen if tightened down you can even put a little oil on them .locktite might give you trouble if you ever have to remove them