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x2xtreme360
10-01-2010, 02:09 AM
I'm assuming these are only to be used once? I had to replace my hub and my castle nut threads are completely flat after I removed it. It just slides over the spindle now and I need another one before I can drive. Does NAPA sell castle nuts or do I have to drive all the way to Mitsubishi for one?
akotten
10-01-2010, 02:33 AM
I tried NAPA once for one of those and had no luck in my town. Its metric so they basically said no haha. I would just go to mitsubishi.
RealMcCoy
10-01-2010, 02:34 AM
I have no problem reusing them providing they are in good condition(obviously not an option for you at this point), but if you can't find a new one, I wouldn't be afraid of a good used one. Are the threads on the axle OK? You have any idea why it stripped the nut?
blindmist
10-01-2010, 05:28 AM
I have reused mine probably 30x

Crazy thats yours did that. Check your axle, and get one from Mits. I remember seeing NAPA with one yesterday here, but I don't know if it was metric or not, but it appeared to be the right size and all.
x2xtreme360
10-01-2010, 07:27 AM
Threads on the spindle appear to be OK. I'll call NAPA today.
Drweldin
10-10-2010, 08:45 AM
You can re-use the nut (provided threads are good), but you want to replace the lock washer behind it...
It's sprung one direction and loses that after use.
stealthee
10-10-2010, 04:02 PM
I've never replaced the lockwasher and never had a problem.
blindmist
10-10-2010, 04:12 PM
I've never replaced the lockwasher and never had a problem.

Same here. The fact there there is a gap in the washer is going to cause it to lock, not really the spring out. Once you have so much torque, 144-180ft/lbs is what I believe the torque specs are, that washer isn't going to be "pushing" out anyway.
Drweldin
10-10-2010, 04:14 PM
thats fine, all Im saying is if you've seen a new one next to a used one they are different...I would then expect themto potentially perform differently.
I'm not going to say there's going to be a problem, but to argue by saying "i've done whatever, and never had a problem" is not a good basis for a logical argument...just sayin, because I hear that alot.
stealthee
10-10-2010, 04:17 PM
Its perfectly logical but its personal experience. I've never had a nut back off so its not a real issue.
Drweldin
10-10-2010, 04:22 PM
I'm not sure you guys understand how split lock washers work, but whatever, lol....
For the extra dollar why not just put a fresh one on?
stealthee
10-10-2010, 04:23 PM
When its not needed why waste that dollar?
Drweldin
10-10-2010, 04:25 PM
Nevermind...duplicate posting for some reason...
My point is that a split lock washer becomes less effective after use and best practice
is to replace (IMO)....we'll have to agree to disagree on this one, lol.
R/T93
10-11-2010, 11:42 AM
When its not needed why waste that dollar?

I know its not really the same, but I work on submarines and we have certain parts that are mandatory for a reason. Lots of the mandatory parts are 10 cent o-rings and lockwashers and that type of thing.

I have re-used my lockwasher before on my axles, I have also replaced them when I got a new CV kit (shaft, nut, washer). I have seen one of my washers flatten and had to go buy a new one.

I would go buy one.
CoreyB
10-11-2010, 11:49 AM
Its common recommended practice to always replace all lock washers. I personally never do and never have a problem. To each there own here. Some people play by the rules 100% all the time. I know where corners can be cut and where they can not.