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nb141fd · 10-05-2022, 07:17 PM

Looking for a source of hardened axle nuts for a 1940 rear axle. I was installing the rear driver's side hub when I went to torque the axle nut to 200 ft/lbs. the nut stripped. I only got to 175 ft/lbs when the nut began to turn. These are brand new nuts from one of the vendors many of us use. When I purchased them I asked if they could take 200 ft/lbs of torque and was told that they hadn't received any complaints and the manufacturer of the nuts supplied most of the well-known early ford parts vendors.

This picture shows the nut after letting go.

The next picture shows the axle threads after running a 5/8-18 die over the threads. I tried the other new nut and this one never made it past 150 ft/lbs.

I know I can't be the only one who has come across this problem so if any of you have a good source for quality axle nuts please let me know. By the way 200-220 ft/lbs is the recommended torque value for this axle. Thanks

Ozyrodder · 10-05-2022, 08:08 PM

I had issues with most suppliers reproduction nuts stripping. Third Gen Auto was the solution. I also picked up a compression repair nut for my emergency kit from them too.

nb141fd · 10-05-2022, 09:31 PM

Thanks Ozyrodder, I'll give them a call in the morning and see what they say.
Tony

Lawrie · 10-06-2022, 01:36 AM

Try south side obsolete .
Barnfind 08 on the barn ,he has NOS ford ones.
Lawrie

V8COOPMAN · 10-06-2022, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lawrie

Try south side obsolete .
Barnfind 08 on the barn ,he has NOS ford ones.
Lawrie

DIRECT PM to "barnfind08"....click the link BELOW!

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/priva...do=newpm&u=104

barnfind08 - OTHER Contact Info:

Fred Wilner - ("barnfind08")
SOUTHSIDE OBSOLETE
7136 200th St E.
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 332-6789

Seth Swoboda · 10-06-2022, 08:35 AM

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Third Gen Automotive or Fred at Southside Obsolete for NOS.

Third Gen is the only source for a full line of "correct" hardware and fasteners for your early Ford. He even has Model A hardware.

Third Gen is at Hershey this week. They will be back in the shop next week.

nb141fd · 10-06-2022, 08:49 AM

Thanks guys, I've sent a message to Barnfind08.

rockfla · 10-06-2022, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nb141fd

Thanks guys, I've sent a message to Barnfind08.

Don't expect a quick reply. Hershey has everyone delayed!!!

Pete · 10-06-2022, 07:11 PM

Buy a hard high nut and drill it for the pin.

nb141fd · 10-06-2022, 07:21 PM

I got a hold of barnfind 08 and have two NOS Ford axle nuts on the way. Thanks for the help and information.

Tony

10-05-2022, 07:17 PM	#1
nb141fd Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 128	Axle Nut source Looking for a source of hardened axle nuts for a 1940 rear axle. I was installing the rear driver's side hub when I went to torque the axle nut to 200 ft/lbs. the nut stripped. I only got to 175 ft/lbs when the nut began to turn. These are brand new nuts from one of the vendors many of us use. When I purchased them I asked if they could take 200 ft/lbs of torque and was told that they hadn't received any complaints and the manufacturer of the nuts supplied most of the well-known early ford parts vendors. This picture shows the nut after letting go. The next picture shows the axle threads after running a 5/8-18 die over the threads. I tried the other new nut and this one never made it past 150 ft/lbs. I know I can't be the only one who has come across this problem so if any of you have a good source for quality axle nuts please let me know. By the way 200-220 ft/lbs is the recommended torque value for this axle. Thanks

10-05-2022, 08:08 PM	#2
Ozyrodder Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 12	Re: Axle Nut source I had issues with most suppliers reproduction nuts stripping. Third Gen Auto was the solution. I also picked up a compression repair nut for my emergency kit from them too.

10-05-2022, 09:31 PM	#3
nb141fd Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 128	Re: Axle Nut source Thanks Ozyrodder, I'll give them a call in the morning and see what they say. Tony

10-06-2022, 01:36 AM	#4
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,223	Re: Axle Nut source Try south side obsolete . Barnfind 08 on the barn ,he has NOS ford ones. Lawrie

10-06-2022, 08:35 AM	#6
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,807	Re: Axle Nut source Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Third Gen Automotive or Fred at Southside Obsolete for NOS. Third Gen is the only source for a full line of "correct" hardware and fasteners for your early Ford. He even has Model A hardware. Third Gen is at Hershey this week. They will be back in the shop next week.

10-06-2022, 08:49 AM	#7
nb141fd Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 128	Re: Axle Nut source Thanks guys, I've sent a message to Barnfind08.

10-06-2022, 07:11 PM	#9
Pete Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wa. Posts: 5,413	Re: Axle Nut source Buy a hard high nut and drill it for the pin.

10-06-2022, 07:21 PM	#10
nb141fd Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 128	Re: Axle Nut source I got a hold of barnfind 08 and have two NOS Ford axle nuts on the way. Thanks for the help and information. Tony