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Old 05-09-2022, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Henn28 View Post
I've been amazed over the years at what even reputable shops can miss. I think lot has to do with them moving too fast, confirmation bias, etc., and some with unfamiliarity, especially as vehicles age. These are the very reasons pilots use checklists!

Many years ago I had a reputable shop do some front suspension work and a valley pan in my X5 and they neglected to torque the subframe stiffener bolts. This will get your attention on the road.
I guess it can happen to any of us, I just got to use torque wrench next time.

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Originally Posted by bcredliner View Post
Did you check to see if the loose wheel deformed the lug holes in the wheel?
Actually I didn’t, will do tomorrow, thanks for the heads up!
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