Stub Axle nut

[ralph_s]

I'm rebuilding the front end on my 70 MGB. What size socket do I need for the stub axle nut, nuttin' I got fits!!! Any tips or things to avoid will be appreciated.

 

[ralph_s]

Found it, it's 1 1/8", thanks.

 

[drooartz]

Found it, it's 1 1/8", thanks.

I always wonder about these odd sizes. But, good to know.

 

[DrEntropy]

I always wonder about these odd sizes. But, good to know.

WHat's ODD about 1-1/8" Drew? It's just BIG. :wink:

 

[drooartz]

But why the extra 1/8", Doc. Is it that much stronger than a 1"?

 

[DNK]

Hard to put a 1" nut on a 1 1/8" bolt :laugh:

 

[ralph_s]

I proved that, by trying the 1" socket enough times....
Just an update, the bottom bolt holding on the swivel axle takes a 4" grinder to remove. That bugger was frozen fast. Had an "ides" that was the case since the other bushings on the A arms were replaced and these looked like originals.

 

[drooartz]

Hard to put a 1" nut on a 1 1/8" bolt :laugh:

Everyone's a comedian.

 

[ralph_s]

Geeze louise, what a job......wrestled off the parts this weekend. Had to cut out the king pin on the left side. The sleeve was frozen onto the bolt, heated, soaked, etc, etc, but no luck. So off it came w/ the grinder. The right side was a pleasent surprise and the bolt could be drifted out. Both top trunion shock bolts came out w/o much effort. The trunion suspension links would not come off the stub axle. Heat/wax and off came one, the R/S was just seized fast to the king pin. Again had to cut it off. Quite the PITA job, but at least the parts are off. Ordered new front shocks from Peter C this AM. Drop the rest of the suspension, clean, paint, re-bush and it should be like new.
Not a job for the faint of heart.....

 

[drooartz]

Yer a good man. Theoretically my front suspension was rebuilt by a PO fairly recently. I hope so.

 

[ralph_s]

You should add him to your Christmas card list......lol