spindle nut

Quick question, can I reuse my spindle nut? I had ARP long studs in the front nut not my new AM saleen wheels will not fit, all my other rims and tires fit but not these. So just bought new hub assemblies and going to put factory studs back on. I see where they say you are not suppose to reuse the nut, not sure why but just want to see what the masses are doing out there?

I think the are torque to yield. One time use, and usually about 250 lbs.

I believe it’s because it’s a one time single use lock nut that forms to shape and loses its locking ability after it’s been torqued therefore you should replace it. With that said, I’ve reused mine after taking it off and just torqued it again real quick after taking the wheels off for whatever reason and it’s never been loose.


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Oh yeah, don’t bump old threads.

I looked at the nut and don't understand why it would make a difference, it is not a crush nut, it just looks like fake news to me why a guy would have to go buy a new nut.

Get a new updated nylock nut and you won't have to worry about it coming loose. The original style sucks, and for about $4, a new one is not worth skipping. The information is out there: Suspension

SWEET03COBRA said:

I looked at the nut and don't understand why it would make a difference, it is not a crush nut, it just looks like fake news to me why a guy would have to go buy a new nut.

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I replaced mine on my 150 when I changed the hub. As mentioned above, it’s cheap insurance.

jrgoffin said:

Get a new updated nylock nut and you won't have to worry about it coming loose. The original style sucks, and for about $4, a new one is not worth skipping. The information is out there: Suspension

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Where do u get them for 4 bucks?

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It is a tapered nut I’m pretty sure. I’ve heard of people reusing it.
For me, it was worth $25 to replace them.


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SWEET03COBRA said:

Where do u get them for 4 bucks?

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Well, they are a Ford part, so...

LMGTFY

just fyi, got them at Orielys for 4.49, part number 615-098

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SWEET03COBRA said:

Ghost fyi, got them at Orielys for 4.49, part number 615-098

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Hey thanks for the heads up on this. I swear I have been paying 5-10 times that much for them!!