Header Nuts

I've heard of people drilling a real small hole through the stud and using wire to hold them on. They could still come loose but you won't lose them. I have the same problem, the dam things won't stay tight. I am gonna try the hold and wire and see how it works.

As I was about to click, that thought came to mind, lol

Thing is, that I had to take the header off to straighten out the flange due to over-tightening

Ya my flange is all bent up to. I hate those stupid nuts, they never stay on.

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if you can find the safety wire tabs,,, you can put those behind the nut then fold them over and safety wire them...

I don't think ever in my life would I buy a safety wire kit thing

I don't mean it in a bad way, nor am I attacking you but I just don't see myself buying that

All I need now is a couple of nuts

Thanks

I wouldn't buy the kit either. If you can just find the tabs you need, you won't loose your two nuts...


Safety wire is a good thing when used properly....

No pun intended? lol

Maybe I can make my own, hmmm

Mine have never ever even remotely came close to loosening up. wierd. lol

Well, now I done the holes on the studs and put cotter pins in em, see how it does

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Well, now I done the holes on the studs and put cotter pins in em, see how it does[/b]

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What size drill did you use? Maybe I might go that route.

What's wrong with simple lock washers?

They don't stay on, I tried a bunch of things, even tried nut over nut and it still came off

Bit size was 5/64"

mine came out once, the stud came out to, i used a bolt and 3 seasons later it has not moved

Bolts or nuts, they're a pain in the ass to tighten either way, can only turn the wrench so much at a time, gets frustrating in the summer lol