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Message: [QUOTE="powerlifter405, post: 448397, member: 2044"] Maybe I missed it but for me: #1- I tightened everything according to Grade 8 specs [url]http://www.imperialsupplies.com/pdf/A_FastenerTorqueCharts.pdf[/url] I lubed the bolts, and things tightened w/out issue or a fight. The airline industry puts anti-seize on nearly every bolt or nut so I do the same and find things don't seize up, torque values are easier to reach (drop the value slightly) and i've had NOTHING loosen up. #2- I got everything in hand tight and once everything was in place, I installed the frame mount. When I had the trac bar attached to the frame mount, the VERY LAST bolt to be tightened was the large 3/4 bolt at the axle mount. #4- I used "green grease" full synthetic and lubed the crap out off every thing. Additionally prior to installing the bushings at the axle end of the bar, I took a nail, heated it to make some small channels for the grease to flow through both planes on that respective poly bushing. I greased the bushings as I put them in, I greased the center "bolt tube" as I pressed in into the bushings. When I greased all the fittings I greased them until grease came out the sides. #5- I call Ballistic and they informed me to make sure their joints are greased well AND after a few days of driving go back through and check them. ALL mine were loose. I made a tool and tightened them all down at least half a turn. #6- I put one turn of the joint to pre-load the bar. #7- I used anti-seize on the lock nut but I have a 2 1/2 foot giant wrench and tightened the lock nut as much as I could. I don't know if this will help anyone but besides being time consuming to install they work great. NO squeaking, smooths shifts and no axle wrap. [/QUOTE]