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Rear axle U bolt size

Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 5:40 pm
by ampwhu
Could anyone tell me the diameter of the axle U bolt? I haven't got access to my car st the moment so cant check. Thanks

Re: Rear axle U bolt size

Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2020 9:30 pm
by philthehill
The diameter of the 'U' bolts is 3/8"
The original threads were BSF but latterly are more likley to be UNF.
A single self locking nylock nut will suffice. There is no need for two plain nuts with the lower nut acting as a locking nut.