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Originally Posted by Clammer
what about switching to s/s the 1st installation
Why don,t they use S/S for studs & nuts on trailer wheels .I,m guessing that ss is more likely to snap ><>
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it all depends on the heat treat... stainless drive shafts in outboards dont snap... the problem aside from coast, with stainless hardware is it tends to gall, then it will snap, the threads need plenty of lubrication and they dont like power tools ...I use stainless bolts and brass fasteners, never seize and never a problem.. for the hubs I remove the lug nuts each fall when I service the bearings, soak them in oil, then apply never seize to the studs and hub face...a little extra care saves big headaches latter.