KC Slims won't tighten

**spillz** · 02-06-2009, 09:53 PM

Hi everyone, well for being an easy installation I'm getting my rear end handed to me. I installed the first KC Slimlite and tighten in down, but after a really snugged it down it still is not secure. The light still moves from side to side...is this normal or is it suppose to be tight where it wont move? If so, I cant get it tight enough....any suggestions.....

whiteguyjames · 02-06-2009, 09:55 PM

Yeah they aren't supposed to move, lol. I can't imagine how they wouldn't tighten. It's just 3 bolts... the two on the sides and the one on the bottom. If it's just one that won't tighten then I'm guessing it's a problem with the threads. If both won't, then I'm guessing you're just doing it wrong.

OregonVette · 02-06-2009, 10:21 PM

post some pictures to better explain. aka "we can't come get you if we don't know where you are at."

WVUJeeper · 02-07-2009, 12:07 AM

I had to tighten my bottom nut enough to bascially flatten the lock-washer. I tried it without smashing the living bejesus out of it, but it kept wiggling in the wind and everything. Annoyed me to no end, so I squished it. Did the same on the sides because they would tilt back at highway speeds.

sean2857 · 02-07-2009, 08:22 AM

they're supposed to move. not alot, but enough so you can adjust them. unless you get out and move them by hand, then they should be stationary.

**1222** · 02-07-2009, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by WVUJeeper

I had to tighten my bottom nut enough to bascially flatten the lock-washer. I tried it without smashing the living bejesus out of it, but it kept wiggling in the wind and everything. Annoyed me to no end, so I squished it. Did the same on the sides because they would tilt back at highway speeds.

Lock washers are supposed to be squished. If they are not flat, then they are not tight.

JeeperSC · 02-07-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by WVUJeeper

I had to tighten my bottom nut enough to bascially flatten the lock-washer. I tried it without smashing the living bejesus out of it, .

Wait, so you didnt tighten the screws all the way? If not, then of course the lights are going to have play because they are not tightened down.

WVUJeeper · 02-10-2009, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 1222

Lock washers are supposed to be squished. If they are not flat, then they are not tight.

Wow...now I feel real dumb. I always was under the impression that lock washers didn't need to be tightened all the way to work correctly. No one ever told me, I just sort of thought if you flattened them, then they became just like any other washer. Thanks though.

**spillz** · 02-10-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by WVUJeeper

Wow...now I feel real dumb. I always was under the impression that lock washers didn't need to be tightened all the way to work correctly. No one ever told me, I just sort of thought if you flattened them, then they became just like any other washer. Thanks though.

yes and an engineer can prove that 1+1 does not equal 2

WVUJeeper · 02-10-2009, 01:00 PM

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yes and an engineer can prove that 1+1 does not equal 2

Chemical Engineer here...all I can do is make moonshine, and did in my college apt.

**spillz** · 02-10-2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by WVUJeeper

Chemical Engineer here...all I can do is make moonshine, and did in my college apt.

well you are from West Virginia

Swagger · 02-10-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by spillz

yes and an engineer can prove that 1+1 does not equal 2

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Originally Posted by WVUJeeper

Chemical Engineer here...all I can do is make moonshine, and did in my college apt.

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well you are from West Virginia

I believe that V has a stem on it .....making it a Y. Looks like Wyoming to me there HOSS!

WVUJeeper · 02-10-2009, 09:12 PM

West Virginia born and raised.... Moved to Wyoming last June.

Swagger · 02-11-2009, 07:40 AM

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West Virginia born and raised.... Moved to Wyoming last June.

LOL! My Badd! That's what I get for butting in huh! I looked at your profile and seen the WY. Thouhgt "spillz" must need glasses like me.