Rear axle U bolt size
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ampwhu
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Rear axle U bolt size
Could anyone tell me the diameter of the axle U bolt? I haven't got access to my car st the moment so cant check. Thanks
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philthehill
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Re: Rear axle U bolt size
The diameter of the 'U' bolts is 3/8"
The original threads were BSF but latterly are more likley to be UNF.
A single self locking nylock nut will suffice. There is no need for two plain nuts with the lower nut acting as a locking nut.
The original threads were BSF but latterly are more likley to be UNF.
A single self locking nylock nut will suffice. There is no need for two plain nuts with the lower nut acting as a locking nut.