Rear spindle thread size and tips (1 Viewer)

[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 M45 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.

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You could try using a metric thread restorer die 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.

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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

 

[SpillmanCruiser]

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

I got the tool in over the weekend but just got into town. Went home at lunch and was able to run the die easily over the damaged threads. Then the locking nut went on perfectly. @Kernal please update your post to reflect the correct size of the OD of the spindle and thanks for all your help! The size is M45 X 1.5

ETA: it was easy to run the die just by hand, no wrench required. A video would be boring

Cheapest Die I could find

Now I gotta button it up properly so we do not have this problem again.