truss rod installation

[Armacielli]

I plan to glue on the FB tommorrow. when installing the truss rod do I need to do anything other than put it in the groove and put the FB on?

 

[Dirk Diggler]

I use tape over the truss rod to prevent the glue from going in the channel and preventing proper truss rod function.
Happy Glue up,
Dirk

 

[jworrellbass]

I use Tite Bond to glue the tr, their's nothing worse than a rattling tr. when your done.

 

[Rickett Customs]

Here's what I do:

I make sure that I lubricate the threads at both ends ( I use "open and shut"). Use about a dot of silicone, where the threaded blocks sit, then use clear packing tape over it and cut it to the very edges of the slot.

 

[tdogg]

ive heard of guys putting in a dab of silicone to keep the rod from rattling/ moving. im going totry that next time. o and make sure the rod is in "upside up". nothing worse than realizing that the trussrod is upside down or backwards after youre finished

 

[Rickett Customs]

ive heard of guys putting in a dab of silicone to keep the rod from rattling/ moving. im going totry that next time. o and make sure the rod is in "upside up". nothing worse than realizing that the trussrod is upside down or backwards after youre finished

i did this on my EUB, fortunately the neck was thick enough, that I didn't need to use it much, besdes, It was just reversed (hot rods). I have toyed with putting thin cardboard under the rod, but it didn't make any difference, didn't have any rattle to test that theory.

 

[Dirk Diggler]

If the rout is tight enough you should never have a rattle issue.
I use the dual action LMI rods and literally have to squeeze them in the channel. The LMI rods are shrink tubed on the rod itself also.
Dirk