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Blame it on the bolts: CV joint failure not always caused by worn boots

Stage 8 develops CV kits to address failing bolts on inner and outer joints

San Rafael, CA:  Most gearheads know what happens to a CV (constant velocity) joint when the boot is torn or cracked. Before long, dirt, water or debris leaks in to the joint and causes damage that must be addressed as soon as possible. The CV joints play a critical role in connecting the transaxle to the drive wheels via inner and outer joints, transferring power while allowing for up and down motion of the suspension. But it’s not always a worn boot that causes CV joints to fail. When the bolts attaching the inner joint to the transaxle or the outer joint to the wheels fail, the condition of the CV boot is irrelevant. Stage 8 Locking Fasteners, designers of the world’s most effective active mechanical locking systems, has answered the call of many frustrated drivers with their patented CV joint kits. These revolutionary kits can be installed on both the inner and outer CV joints, are easy to use, and provide real assurance against loose nuts or bolts by utilizing their proven technology. Stage 8’s locking retainer and spring clips, prevent a single degree of fastener loosening rotation, even in the harshest of operating conditions. The unique patented and trademarked functional design consists of three pieces: a bolt (4130 Alloy Steel), a locking retainer and a spring clip or, depending on the application, a nut, a locking retainer and a spring clip. The bolts are application specific as 12 point, USA or Metric, and all Stage 8 locking CV joint bolt kits are sold with all of the necessary hardware for your application. For more information on the Stage 8 CV joint bolt kits, go to http://stage8.com/importscvjoint.html For 31 years, Stage 8 Locking Fasteners has built the world’s best locking fasteners in a myriad of industries including automotive, industrial, railroad and military. Since 1985, Stage 8 has consistently delivered measurable increases in equipment reliability and safety as well as dramatic reductions in maintenance costs and equipment failures, especially header, exhaust and turbo applications. Originally designed for the military, Stage 8’s X Lock Spindle Nut replacement systems have become a must-have for serious off-road enthusiasts since they debuted in 2006. Standard spindle nut systems loosen and can’t confront the harshest off-road conditions. Stage 8’s X Lock Spindle Nut systems can replace Dana 44, 60 and 70, 80-corporate, 10 & 14 bolt spindle nuts and are laser cut from 4130 steel for a perfect fit. They install easily without the need for specialized tools. Extremely adaptable for most applications, the spindle nut itself can be locked in any positions and will maintain a required bearing preload value. Stage 8 X-Lock Spindle Nut systems come with five parts: a specialized bearing washer, the spindle nut (which can be set to an individual pre-load value), a notched washer (which has an inside tab that fixes its position in relation to the locating groove in the spindle), a locking retainer and a heavy spring steel snap ring. Additionally, the assembly is available in a limited space version. British Columbia 4×4 website BC4x4.com reviewed the Stage 8 X-Lock system and found that “Like many of the best inventions, its design and concept is so simple, practical, and obvious, that we’re left wondering why no one came up with this before.” For more information on the Stage 8 X-Lock Spindle Nut system, go to http://stage8.com/offroad. For 31 years, Stage 8 Locking Fasteners has built the world’s best locking fasteners in a myriad of industries including automotive, industrial, railroad and military. Since 1985, Stage 8 has consistently delivered measurable increases in equipment reliability and safety as well as dramatic reductions in maintenance costs and equipment failures, especially header, exhaust and turbo applications.