Washer Guidance
WHEN it comes to fasteners, the proverbial “red-headed stepchild” is the washer. It’s sometimes overlooked and often misused. So for a little guidance on the subject, we turned to the folks at Automotive Racing Products, Inc. —better known as ARP— the acknowledged experts in fastener technology.
In terms of automotive use, you’ll commonly find five types of washers employed: flat (or
