shannondeese
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I need assistance if y’all could I’d appreciate it. The threads on my passenger side spindle are boogered. Do y’all know what size or where to get a die to chase the threads? Thanks.
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Spindle threads
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This is the info for the spindle nut.
RH 16 threads per inch UNS
Nominal Thread Size 2.438 inches
RH 16 threads per inch UNS
Nominal Thread Size 2.438 inches
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texas30cal
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You can’t get a thread file and small triangle files that will usually do the job
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Used triangle files for years until I found this type 
will be the best$10-20 you ever spent for your situation.
will be the best$10-20 you ever spent for your situation.
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16 TPI / Ø 2-7/16" is correct.
And yes, a thread file might help, eventually... But no file or die will ever restore any flattened, missing, ripped-out thread sections!
SAFETY FIRST! Be very careful (and self-demanding) there when re-installing the spindle nuts. They must both screw-on smooth and tight, with NO play, whatsoever! Torque down to specs- to test, then loosen and re-evaluate.
If this was a front spindle I would rather replace the whole thing, for peace of mind..!
And yes, a thread file might help, eventually... But no file or die will ever restore any flattened, missing, ripped-out thread sections!
SAFETY FIRST! Be very careful (and self-demanding) there when re-installing the spindle nuts. They must both screw-on smooth and tight, with NO play, whatsoever! Torque down to specs- to test, then loosen and re-evaluate.
If this was a front spindle I would rather replace the whole thing, for peace of mind..!
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Correction, that was supposed to read , you can get a thread file, I shouldn’t be typing after 12 hrs in the shop!!! That’s the thread file I was talking about, for really bad spots tiny triangle files work great , I used both all the time in a maintenance machine shop fixing other people’s boo boos.
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Use thread file or file should do the job.
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There is a tool for that.....I'll get a picture
And it is available from Amazon....what ISN'T!
https://www.amazon.com/OTC-7402-Universal-Outside-Thread/dp/B0002SRGV6
And it is available from Amazon....what ISN'T!
https://www.amazon.com/OTC-7402-Universal-Outside-Thread/dp/B0002SRGV6
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I have a smaller version of this tool (I just call it a thread chaser) and it works very well. I ran it through all the threads as a habit when I disassembled/reassembled my LDS.