Originally Posted By: Der Ami
SDH-MT,
Have you checked to see if the end of the through-bolt is bearing on something that makes it harder to open if tight.If that is the case, it is my considered opinion that it would be better to shorten the bolt than loosen it.
Mike

Now what do you think?
I know what and why just too complicated to explain...
Loosen only to check it out, then retighten.