Rear spindle thread size and tips (7 Viewers)

[SpillmanCruiser]

Long story short, I stripped the spindle threads. Don't ask, it's not important, but I'm dumb. What is important is getting this thing out of my garage. I have a replacement lock washer, lock nut and screws. What is the thread size of the spindle thread? Any tips on fixing this booger without replacing the entire axle assembly?

I see this tool. Can something like this help me? amazon rethreader I can get the nut on easily until about the 4th thread and there is an abrupt stop. TIA

 

[Kernal]

@SpillmanCruiser : Been discussed, IIRC M42 x 1.5 (double check that as I forget) but the dies (kit) you linked above are too small.


Double check the thread pitch:

Milwaukee Tool 49-57-5012 Milwaukee Thread Pitch Gauges | Summit Racing

Free Shipping - Milwaukee Thread Pitch Gauges with qualifying orders of $109. Shop Thread Pitch Gauges at Summit Racing.

www.summitracing.com

You could try using a metric thread restorer die:

Drill America DWTSMH42X1.5 m42 X 1.5 Carbon Steel Hex Die, DWTSMH42X1.5 - Tillman Tools

Drill America DWTSMH42X1.5 m42 X 1.5 Carbon Steel Hex Die, DWTSMH42X1.5

tillmantools.com

Or a thread restorer file:

JAWCO 157 Set of 5 Rethreading Files: Nu-Thred® 1, 2, 5, 7 & 8 with 4 plastic handles in case.

This rethreading file set includes No. 1 (11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24tpi) No. 2 (9, 10, 12, 16, 20, 27, 28, 32tpi) No. 7 (8, 10, 11-1/2, 14, 16, 18, 24, 27 tpi) and No. 8 metric file (.80, 1.00, 1.25, 1.50, 1.75, 2.00, 2.50, 3.00mm), and a #5 1

jawco.com

Consider this set for future fubars:

Lang Tools 971 Lang Tools Thread Restorer Sets | Summit Racing

Free Shipping - Lang Tools Thread Restorer Sets with qualifying orders of $109. Shop Tap and Die Kits at Summit Racing.

www.summitracing.com

More homework (there will be a test):

 

[Kernal]

Added these links for future reference:





Here's a link for an Outside (or External) Thread Repair Tool:

Amazon.com: Bundle of OTC Tools 7402 Universal Outside Thread Chaser + OTC 202817 Metric Die Set for Universal Outside Thread Chaser : Automotive

Buy Bundle of OTC Tools 7402 Universal Outside Thread Chaser + OTC 202817 Metric Die Set for Universal Outside Thread Chaser: Spark Plug Thread Repair Kits - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

And a video showing how it works:




Here's another Thread Repair Tool Set that works on OD's up to 6" but the price is crazy:

NES Thread Tool NES1300 Nes External Thread Repair Tool Sets | Summit Racing

Free Shipping - Nes External Thread Repair Tool Sets with qualifying orders of $109. Shop Thread Chasers at Summit Racing.

www.summitracing.com

And another more affordable type but the largest tool of this type/brand I've found only works up to 1-1/2" (38mm) OD.

NES Thread Tool NES2 Nes External Thread Repair Tools | Summit Racing

Free Shipping - Nes External Thread Repair Tools with qualifying orders of $109. Shop Thread Chasers at Summit Racing.

www.summitracing.com

 

[ppc]

That video is the lamest demonstration of a product I've ever viewed.
@Kernal, time to provide a better video.

 

[Kernal]

This topic (significantly damaged spindle threads) hasn't come up much in the past, so tossing out some links for future searches:


Here's another, not that much better.

 

[ppc]

I meant that now you have the tool, make a good video.

 

[Kernal]

I don't have the tool, never had damaged threads as bad as the OP's.

Added the links just in case others who run into the same problem and doing a search will more likely find the tool options.

FWIW