Can Nylon Lock Nuts Be Used On CE Smith U-Bolt Kit CE23103?

Updated 10/04/2021 | Published 10/03/2021

Question:

Can i use Nylon insurt nut on 23103 u BOLTS.

asked by: Harry W

Expert Reply:

While you could physically replace the lock washer and nut included with the CE Smith U-Bolt Kit # CE23103 with nylon lock nuts, I do not recommend doing so.

Nylon nuts deteriorate overtime and can back off where the lock washer and nut included will stay tight, and are also what these U-bolts were tested and designed for.

I included a video of the # CE23103 for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C