Rear axle/hub nut torque

[WHN]

Originally Posted by katy

I use this type of hub puller:

This is the type we have used. Drum just pops off. One minutes it’s on tight, next minute you hear and see it pop forward.

No damage done to axel, nut, or drum. Enjoy.

[Kustom Komet]

Originally Posted by GRutter

Does anyone know where to get the properly hardened 9/16-18 castle nuts.

I'm pretty sure that I used a upper or lower ball joint nut from an early Mustang/Falcon V8, which should make the search a bit easier.