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Bigmacmclaughlin · 09-07-2021, 12:52 PM

I may have over torqued the castle nuts on my axle spindles to tight! The information that I was given from a manual was probably wrong. When I loosened up the castle nut, the spindle had movement. Now I need to know where to get the correct information to properly set tension on the spindle castle nuts. (1956 Ford T-Bird)

Also, what are the best size and style grease fitting to use on the axle spindles? (1/4”-28) doesn’t fit.

“ KULTULZ,” I trust you have the answers and will share them with us all, but any senior member who has solved this problem in the past, please help me.
Thank You all!

09-07-2021, 12:52 PM	#4
Bigmacmclaughlin Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Posts: 17	Re: 56 T-Bird (axle spindle) extremely difficult to move. I may have over torqued the castle nuts on my axle spindles to tight! The information that I was given from a manual was probably wrong. When I loosened up the castle nut, the spindle had movement. Now I need to know where to get the correct information to properly set tension on the spindle castle nuts. (1956 Ford T-Bird) Also, what are the best size and style grease fitting to use on the axle spindles? (1/4”-28) doesn’t fit. “ KULTULZ,” I trust you have the answers and will share them with us all, but any senior member who has solved this problem in the past, please help me. Thank You all!