TG chromoly spindle nut: pics and a story.

[AMMO]

Well looks like I have an extra set if anyone needs one...

 

[surfpig]

Well looks like I have an extra set if anyone needs one...

 

[veiloctane]

i just installed these, they are great! The only issue I find is loosing the small set screws.

 

[Tapage]

I just receive the set I bought and ready to test them in Tencha ..

 

[M80]

Hi everyone

Was wondering if there was a method for these similar to @landtank torque spec? Or if @AMMO cares to share his install torque method for the TG spindles?

Thank you in advance

 

[Douglas S]

Hi everyone

Was wondering if there was a method for these similar to @landtank torque spec? Or if @AMMO cares to share his install torque method for the TG spindles?

Thank you in advance

There's no change in how the preload is set, the inner nut is just locked in place with a different method.

 

[cody c]

Yes, it replaces the two OEM nuts and the star washer. I agree, hard to tell what's on their site. If these things ever implode I will update this thread. I did find the retainer ring to be tight on the spindle, TG should make these a few thou larger.

I said I would upgrade the thread if they ever imploded...

My wheel bearings changed format to small pieces and chunks a couple years ago, the TG nut and washer held, but the weight of the wheel went to the birf shaft, which pressed against and oblonged the spindle. The spindle nut wouldn't come, I broke a socket extension in the 54mm socket trying to get it off, ended up cutting the spindle and the end of the birf off to get it out. Perhaps the TG nut helped keep the hub on, it was surprising I made it home.

In the meanwhile I'm using one of the old star washer setups, and slowly putting together 1 tons, an inevitability with my rubber and powertrain.

The TG nut was still in one piece, the excessive work to remove it was cause not to reuse it, though I think its still functional. I have no doubt that a factory nut setup wouldnt have retained the hub and wheel.