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axle retainer bolts

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by bob m, Nov 11, 2010.

  1. Nov 11, 2010
    bob m

    bob m Member

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    Would it be a gamble to substitute course threaded bolts for the 6 fine threaded ones that hold the bearing retainer plate in place on a flanged axle providing you use the appropriate locking nuts.
     
    bob m, Nov 11, 2010
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  2. Nov 12, 2010
    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    I'd use fine threaded bolts. More clamping force applied at the same torque.
     
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  3. Nov 12, 2010
    duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

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    More shear strength also in the fine threaded fasteners-shallow thread depth leaves a bigger cross section-analogous to 10 spline versus 30 spline axles. As Nick said-use the fine threaded bolts.
     
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  4. Nov 12, 2010
    bob m

    bob m Member

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    Thank you
     
    bob m, Nov 12, 2010
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