Leaf Spring Bolts Coming Loose

By NothinButBowTies
February 20, 2009 in 1999-2013 Silverado 1500 & Sierra 1500

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NothinButBowTies

Posted February 20, 2009

I am totally lost on this. I am having to retighten my leaf spring bolts every 3 to 4 months on my Sierra. I know they are loose because the make a bunch of racket going over bumps unlevel surfaces.

1) What could cause this?

2) Can I apply a lock tight to the bolts or should I replace them?

Note: I have 2" drop shackles on the truck with Bilstein shocks.

Thanks,

Nick

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