This is what happens when a CV axle comes loose on the highway

[davem]

You guys all using the factory "lock plates" and are supposed to go under the cv bolts?

[Wh33lhop]

You guys all using the factory "lock plates" and are supposed to go under the cv bolts?

I was.

[frenchee]

Funny thing... My friend craig and I swapped out my diff and CSB a couple weeks ago.
Yesterday he tells me about this happening to someone and how we should double check the bolts.
Today on my way to school I launch in first and BAMMMMM. The rear makes a loud snap and boom.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/403139_3352094239415_1180673684_33461251_1501642832_n.jpg

Should I get new bolts or are used ones okay?

[glucklich21]

I was.

As was I.

Should I get new bolts or are used ones okay?

Personally I would get new bolts. That's what I'm doing. They're a high grade bolt, but as you saw I managed to bend a few.

[frenchee]

Where did you get the bolts from?

[CabbE30]

I was just going to post about you ^^

[whterice]

I just used green sleeve retaining loctite on my diff bolts and the face of the cv axles. I dont think they will ever come out now.