as we where putting rod bolts on a lq9 bottom end we took a bolt off which came with the thread insert to the rod cap. not the the rod thread. does this mean a need a rod cap ? cause i put a arp rod bolt and it still graps and tightens with the rod thread only?need help asap on any one with expierience on this issue. thanks

 

Is it like a little sleeve? I thought that I read somewhere that you're supposed to remove those when installing ARP rod bolts anyway?

 

yup looks lke a little sleeve. but the other rods nothing came we just put them in thanks

 

so i pull the rod cap sleeve/threads off and only use the rod thread 4 the arp rod bolts right?

 

The sleeves need to be removed prior to installing the new bolts.

Im confused what your calling " rod thread"

Just removed the threaded inserts and install the new bolts.

 

well on the bottom of the pistin rod it has a cap right? which the bearings go on 2 the crank . so the rod caps is where the rod bolts go. well on the cap side it has threads and on the piston rod also . from my understanding u pull the threads off the rod caps before putting arp bolts in?

 

You have to pull them all out. Half of them will come out with bolts and half will be stuck. Just use a screwdriver or similar tool to carefully remove them. If you leave them in, the new bolts will not torque and stretch properly.