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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Rod bolt failure #880798 04/14/08 05:51 AM Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 61 T trashcanman OP Getting the Wheeling Fever I rebuilt my 22re from the ground up and the only thing I regret not taking the time to replace was the rod bolts. should I be worried or is it a rare accurance that one fails? Re: Rod bolt failure [Re: trashcanman] #880799 04/14/08 03:24 PM Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 201 CO T toyomorph Wheeler the bolts holding the rod bearing caps on.... I sure wouldn't worry about them. As long as they were torqued to spec they should be fine. canyon country explorer 1993 4x PUP Re: Rod bolt failure [Re: toyomorph] #880800 04/14/08 05:19 PM Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,686 Phoenix, Az Staceman Body Damage is Cool Clean and re-use. I did 10K miles ago on my rebuild. (46 Ft/Lb's), no issues thus far. Last edited by Staceman; 04/14/08 05:19 PM. 85 4Runner - With NEW Marlin 4.7 Gears!! It's a whole new beast! Re: Rod bolt failure [Re: Staceman] #880801 04/14/08 05:23 PM Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 233 Mankato, MN, USA Vanishing_Point Wheeler I know of several rebuilts with reused rod bolts and no problems. Unless they were subjected to high forces, (overtightening included), they should be fine. Re: Rod bolt failure [Re: trashcanman] #880802 04/14/08 09:28 PM Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 3,576 1800 acre island at the Oregon... engnbldr Roll Me Over Quote I rebuilt my 22re from the ground up and the only thing I regret not taking the time to replace was the rod bolts. should I be worried or is it a rare accurance that one fails? >>>*I would guess I have had a few hundred of those, maybe more in my hands. We look them over, reuse them and if they pull to specs they are fine. Failure rate is zero to date. *Not to worry....*EB *Beats the he** outa me!....*LOL**... Moderated by  4Crawler, 4x4Wire, kewlynx  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts

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