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Originally Posted by bcredliner
Those considering re-use should be provided the opportunity to make a decision based on the worth of the science rather than conjecture.
Again, I couldn't care less what anyone does but I assume at least some that are re-using the bolts have not been exposed to the technical data.
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There is no science or technical data provided by either side of the "debate." BMW does not provide any either, publicly anyway. Anecdotal is the strongest "science" being provided at the moment. blktoptrvl chimed in with input from mechanical/civil engineers as well in regards to the properties of the bolts themselves. Earth was flat point was reductio ad absurdum to say the least. Pythagoras theorizing the earth was spherical is far removed from having any relation to these bolts.
The only other personal experience I can provide is that none of the techs at the shop I was at would replace those bolts, or torque them with the suspension loaded.
The nuts on tie rod ends, ball joints, etc are all recommended to be single use.