WEIRD AXLE NUTS

[MIDNIGHT RIDER]

Take a look at this:

http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?p=1774544&posted=1#post1774544

I have never seen an axle-nut like that.

What is it and how does it work ??

If it does indeed ratchet, how does one go about removing it ??

Thanks.

 

[metrojd]

Newer ford lock nuts

I have seen them, I dont rember what year but they are self locking.
Maybe on the rear of my 91 F350???

 

[Exekiel69]

ops I just answered the same thing there . I have them on mine and they are not uncommon, You use a special socket to lock them back in 3 steps, You can get it at most autoparts stores off the shelve.

 

[MIDNIGHT RIDER]

You use a special socket to lock them back in 3 steps

And what does one do in the absence of that special socket ??

 

[7.3shrk]

one goes to the parts store and buys one Seriously, I have never seen an alternative.

 

[Exekiel69]

And what does one do in the absence of that special socket ??

small chissel and hammer tap it until You feel it is locked, but I very much prefer the socket.

 

[MIDNIGHT RIDER]

I believe I will stick with the two nuts with folding-tab lock-washer set-up.

They are like a BRNO 98 Mauser, hard to improve upon.

 

[forcefed]

The socket is around 12 bucks give or take a little. I just bought one for my neighbors truck. I tried the screwdriver and hammer but those lock nuts hold pretty good!!!

 

[Agnem]

Get the socket. It's going to be pretty hard to use a torque wrench with a chisle. You need to tighten it to spec (60 pounds maybe?) and then back it off 3 clicks.... or something like that.