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11-19-2014, 06:02 AM | #1 |
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Stripped threads on my axle
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I decided to check the torque on my rear axles nuts. They where both loose. The right side tighten up no problem but the driver side pulled the threads. So now I know what my project this winter will be. I have a couple extra rears that haven't been run in 30 plus years. I was hoping for a quick axle change but I realize it will take a bit more than that. |
11-19-2014, 08:25 AM | #2 |
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Re: Stripped threads on my axle
If you have not already done this, check to see which treads actually stripped. Sometimes just the internal threads of the nut will strip, while the axle threads may still be good, but covered up with the remains of the threads from the nut. If this were the case, the axle threads could be cleaned up and reused. It's worth taking a look before taking the rear completely apart.
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11-19-2014, 08:29 AM | #3 |
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Re: Stripped threads on my axle
Ditto, try a new nut.
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11-19-2014, 08:31 AM | #4 |
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Re: Stripped threads on my axle
I replaced an axle last year.Changing the axle is the easy part.The work was in taking the whole rear end out and putting it back in.
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11-19-2014, 08:38 AM | #5 |
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Re: Stripped threads on my axle
I have "saved" several axles by re-threading to 9/16" while axle remained in car. Not easy, but much easier than rear end disassembly-reassembly.
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11-19-2014, 09:32 AM | #6 |
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11-19-2014, 11:38 AM | #7 |
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Re: Stripped threads on my axle
If you try any of the "short cuts" be sure to run "safety hubs" or "safety clips" (see http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Search...cking%20Plates). They are a good idea even if you do it right.
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11-20-2014, 10:07 AM | #9 |
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Re: Stripped threads on my axle
I have just started a business called www.ez2usetools.com
we sell 2 piece die great for rethreading damaged threads in minutes. Contact me I will glad to send literature on how it works. I havnt got the website done yet, will have video. Sell individual dies also. john |
11-19-2014, 11:41 AM | #10 |
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Re: Stripped threads on my axle
the whole rear end does NOT need to be removed to replace the axle. Some good ifo was posted here;
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=49592 |
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11-19-2014, 12:14 PM | #12 |
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Re: Stripped threads on my axle
The original nuts were hardened--- hopefully a hardware store but was used and just the nut is stripped
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11-20-2014, 10:25 AM | #13 |
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11-20-2014, 01:33 PM | #14 |
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Re: Stripped threads on my axle
36 coupe, would it be possible (with the axle in the car) to build up the damaged axle threads with weld, carefully file it round and then cut new threads? It would be tedious but might be worth trying.
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11-20-2014, 02:51 PM | #15 | |
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By the way. All the threads that get damaged are the same thread. The steering shaft, axle shaft and the perch bolts are all 5/8"-18 |
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11-20-2014, 04:01 PM | #16 |
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Re: Stripped threads on my axle
This is not a clear picture but you can clean your thread up with a die nut then drill and Tap out a smaller nut ,the new thread will be smaller than a of the shelf nut and should fit tight 5/8 UNF,I have two nuts screwed back to back and pinned here .Ted
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11-20-2014, 05:18 PM | #17 |
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Re: Stripped threads on my axle
5/8 18 split die is only $21.65 plus $6.00 freight. If it doesnt work I will take it back. John
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11-20-2014, 07:43 PM | #18 |
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11-20-2014, 10:53 PM | #19 |
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Re: Stripped threads on my axle
Just remember that these axle nuts take over 200 lbs of torque (but not exceeding 275) - and the whole purpose is to really mate the hub bore surface onto the tapered axle surface. Whatever solution you come up with, remember there is a reason to have that amount of torque - so don't go 'light' with it and end up stripping an axle key, breaking an axle, having a wheel/drum fall off . . . or causing other drama because you were either afraid or couldn't apply the torque that it requires.
Just wanted us all to remember that this particular nut has probably the highest torque of any nut on the car - for good reason. B&S |
11-20-2014, 05:18 PM | #20 |
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Re: Stripped threads on my axle
If it were mine I would go ahead and change the axle. I know some have made repairs with good results but for me this is not an area that I feel comfortable about making repairs. It would always be in the back of my mind every time I drove it down the road . And that's just my opinion.
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