Found the old size at 1 5/8" ..... what is the correct socket size for the new double nut design? Marked them the day I picked up the new SS. Already moved about an 1/8" so need to tighten and lock with 290.
Want to pick it up on the way home.
Gen II axle lock nuts (What size are they again)
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of course the bulletin don't say- but does say that they are using loctite 680 on it now......
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I did mine a couple of weeks ago and I belive it is a 1 1/2" nut. They are different sizes from the orginal nut.
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Funny thing is my old one never made a noise and the nut never ever moved in over 7000miles
I am checking mine every time I leave the house- not sure I trust the double set-up. My old old never moved with more than 14000 miles.........
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I know they are moving and that would require tightening. But don't over tighten them. I hear that constant tightening causes that metal part behind the nut to compress and cause bearing wear.
I know yall already had heard that in depth but I just wanted to remind everyone that had not heard that info before. I have never put a wrench on my axle nut before. (Probably the only part I have never taken off)
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My original single nut was just removed and replaced with the double yesterday. My rear bearing and two of my ball joints were replaced under warrantee as well.
