Fasterthanyou Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Does anyone know if these are still available from anywhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 You can use M14 x 120mm ones. Only slightly longer than original which are an odd size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith1200 Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Only thing is; The one's I've seen? there's no hole for the split pin and it's a nylon locking nut! I'd probably put a wee spot weld on the end. Not ideal but better than nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fasterthanyou Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 Were the original ones M10x86 or something strange like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I've got to B/N replacement ones that you can have for postage. PM me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rick-Manta Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Nylock nuts seem to be the done thing these days, my new track rod ends have them over the castle nut with locking pins as do the lower ball joints. I should hope providing they're torqued up properly they'd hold just as well as the split pin, but it's easier to have more confidence in them. I needed to use my windy gun to get the subframe/chassis rail bolts out so I'm guessing I'd need to put them back in with it, trouble is that doesn't have torque settings! Just forward and back'ard!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fasterthanyou Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 Nylock nuts seem to be the done thing these days, my new track rod ends have them over the castle nut with locking pins as do the lower ball joints. I should hope providing they're torqued up properly they'd hold just as well as the split pin, but it's easier to have more confidence in them. I needed to use my windy gun to get the subframe/chassis rail bolts out so I'm guessing I'd need to put them back in with it, trouble is that doesn't have torque settings! Just forward and back'ard!! To be honest I would trust Nylocks anywhere but on the suspension, my school of thought is if it had castles and split pins to start with then it should be replaced with the same, that may sound a bit petty but its got me by thus far! but then again I dont spose Nylocks were readily available when our cars were put together and if they had been they probably would have used em so I guess if they are Torqued properly then it shouldnt be an issue, Just listen out for the strange knocking sound everytime you meet a speed bump and you will know if they are any good or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyc Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 As long as you only use a nylock once it should be ok but for extra piece of mind you torque everything up then drill a small hole, about 1-1.5mm, through the nut and bolt and then pass so locking wire through it. Cheers Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 If these are the large ones that go through the rear of the front suspension and chassis legs (the ones that usually rust in place), these used to be available from OCP as new old stock. I can't remember if they were a tenner each or a tenner for the pair. I bought a few sets a few years ago which I still have. They didn't come with nuts or washers though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fasterthanyou Posted July 18, 2009 Author Share Posted July 18, 2009 I remember seeing them a few years ago and at the time I am sure they came complete with all fixings, cant remember where they came from though,hence the reason for starting this thread.Hopefully Stradacab has some for me so fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 I'll dig thru today and sort them for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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