those guys one the toyota forum (linked above) are cool - one of them actually did his own stress/strain test on a bolt (measured length, same torque, lubed and unlubed...)

The evidence seems to point that using antiseize/lubricant DOES indeed put more "holding force" on the bolt. But no one could cite an experience where they lubed their threads and it caused the bolt to fail.

I'd keep using anti-seize as I posted above.

And I find it interesting that on the toyota forum, their dealer name is right next to their user name.....why are they so proud of their dealers ? =)

-John

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