Nut size

[Rust bucket]

I've got good axle u bolts but with somes nuts missing, anybody know the nut size?, also are the same nuts used elsewhere on the car, thanks.

[jagnut66]

Hi,
Bull Motif does the U bolt including nuts for just £2 plus VAT, however if you give them a call I'm sure they will help you with your nuts.
Best wishes,
Mike.

[IaininTenbury]

Originals were a BDF size, probably 3/8 I think.
New ones probably won't be and could be AF or metric. Worth checking before you order new nuts for your old bolts.

[Rust bucket]

Thanks but did you mean BSF, never heard of BDF before.

[IaininTenbury]

Yes, sorry it was a typo. D is next to S on the key board and a lot of the letters are getting worn off on mine! Should read BSF as in British Standard Fine...

[les]

I may be telling you what you already know but each leg of the U bolt has two nuts fitted, a thick one, which goes on first, followed by a thinner one that locks up the first nut.

[bmcecosse]

Or use nylocs....... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-8-BSF-NYLOC ... 3f22017b9b With free post - probably the best bet!! Put two on each leg if you wish........

[les]

Yes, If you're not worried about original equipment use nylocs, in which case forget about two per leg!

[Rust bucket]

Got some good strong split washers which will do.

[chickenjohn]

3/8 BSF (with 5/16 WHITWORTH sized heads).