Spindle nut torque warning!

[tenderfoot]

Well oreillys is the closest auto parts dealer to me. I'll give em a visit

 

[nvrenuf]

Fwiw, Amazon has it for $13.20 + freight.

 

[tenderfoot]

Fwiw, Amazon has it for $13.20 + freight.

 

[nvrenuf]

 

[tenderfoot]

The rants on "what grinds your gears" in the lounge. About amazon

 

[tenderfoot]

The rants on "what grinds your gears" in the lounge. About amazon

Maybe I should get over it and order from them

 

[nvrenuf]

LOL hey, it's just money.

 

[rampage]

Haven't looked in to ball joints yet. But this seems like a good price.
https://www.drivetrainamerica.com/700014-spicer-dana-60-spindle-seal-bearing-kit/

Anybody have dealing with them?

Why would you use D60 spindle bearings and seals on a D44?

 

[tenderfoot]

Why would you use D60 spindle bearings and seals on a D44?

Umm


They're for a D60, not a 44. I'm not sure how a 44 got in the coversation

 

[Fastereddie]

Why would you use D60 spindle bearings and seals on a D44?

I must be crazy too because I swear it was for a 44. I almost said the same thing as you. Maybe it was a different post?

 

[rampage]

Umm


They're for a D60, not a 44. I'm not sure how a 44 got in the coversation

Because your profile says you have a D44.

 

[tenderfoot]

Because your profile says you have a D44.

I was wondering if that's where it started. I also have a '91 with tons. The 60 has a broken shaft. I got me some fresh chromolys and I'm gearing up to replace. That's why I am here hijacking this thread. I thought it was a good place to ask questions on top of being a little scared of messing with the spindle nut due to the original poster. I have a good torque wrench on the way as we read and when it arrives I'll be ready to face my fears.

 

[89 jimmy]

I was wondering if that's where it started. I also have a '91 with tons. The 60 has a broken shaft. I got me some fresh chromolys and I'm gearing up to replace. That's why I am here hijacking this thread. I thought it was a good place to ask questions on top of being a little scared of messing with the spindle nut due to the original poster. I have a good torque wrench on the way as we read and when it arrives I'll be ready to face my fears.

When you get ready to put the spindle nuts on with the washer, put the washer on lined up in the key lock channel on the spindle and move the washer left to right. See if it’s a good tight fit against the channel. Sometimes the washers are not machined properly and don’t have enough of a knub on them to stay in the groove with so much torque. If your washer fits a little sloppy, I would suggest getting a new one and see if it fits any tighter in the key lock

 

[tenderfoot]

If you’re tearing the axle that far apart MAW change the spindle bearings and ball joints if they haven’t been done recently.

Alright Mr. @rampage
in looking for ball joints for the D60. It seems they have changed them about every 10 years? If that's true how do I determine what year mine is?

 

[rampage]

Alright Mr. @rampage
in looking for ball joints for the D60. It seems they have changed them about every 10 years? If that's true how do I determine what year mine is?

Idk. Thought you had a D44 when I said that. Shouldn’t your D60 have king pins?

 

[tenderfoot]

Idk. Thought you had a D44 when I said that. Shouldn’t your D60 have king pins?

Oh, yeah

 

[rampage]

Oh, yeah

Funny guy.

 

[frankin5]

From 8m 26 sec to 9m 30 explains the low lock ring setup and torque. Sorry it on a Heep. It is also the same with Dynatrac.