re-using washers and bolts on mulcher teeth

   / re-using washers and bolts on mulcher teeth #1  

t320pilot

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NW Fla
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Kubota KX 057-5 excavator , Ford 2600 tractor , Bobcat T320 with Fecon mulcher (sold), Kubota L2501DT 4x4
When rotating or replacing teeth do you buy all new bolts and washers or re-use them?
 
   / re-using washers and bolts on mulcher teeth #2  
On the Fecon similar to the HDT style teeth I replace the bolts. The reason being is that when I tighten them the bolts stretch and will not stay tight the second time around.
 
   / re-using washers and bolts on mulcher teeth #3  
On any machine I always replace the nuts and normally the bolts also. I would rather pay a little for bolts and nuts than to have repair something that broke or came loose while using it.
 
   / re-using washers and bolts on mulcher teeth #4  
I reuse them for my Fecons with paddle style drums. When the threads on the bolts and the nuts get beat up then I replace them. I have never had a problem with loosening or breaking in 10 years.
 

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