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02-25-2013, 06:12 PM | #21 | |
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Re: Rear axle thread stripped
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02-25-2013, 06:48 PM | #22 |
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Re: Rear axle thread stripped
The original 5/8-18 axel nut is a special hardened nut; if you use a 5/8-18 nut that is not hardened it will strip the threads from the nut and sometimes ruin the axel threads. The axel nut needs to torque to as least 90 foot pounds then tighten enough to insert the cotter key.
I do not believe it is a good idea to cut the axel threads to the next smaller size as the axel carries a lot of safety load and if it fails it could result in a serious accident. If you check a Dealers Price List there are more than one 5/8-18 castle nut listed, the axel nut is marked "Special" Ron |
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02-25-2013, 06:48 PM | #23 |
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Re: Rear axle thread stripped
If you end up welding and rethreading or just rethreading to a smaller size be sure to run a brake drum retainer such as the one from Speedway http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Early-...iner,1981.html
If you replace the axle these retainers are still a good idea. Don't ask how I know. Charlie Stephens Last edited by Charlie Stephens; 02-25-2013 at 07:05 PM. |
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