Chevy dana 60 ?

[onetoncj7]

What are the thread size for a dana 60 front spindle nut I have one that is damaged a little and I would like to fix it

 

[bgredjeep]

Are you talking about the studs that bolt the spindle to the knuckle?

1/2-20

 

[onetoncj7]

The nut that holds the hub on what size is that

 

[CCOR]

Yes 1/2"-20

We've used Grade 8 1/2"20 nuts from the hard ware store before.

 

[TBItoy]

pretty sure he is talking about the spindle nut.. since he said spindle nut.

Like the big nut that holds the wheel bearing hub on...

 

[85toyo]

I have a feeling that a used spindle is going to be much cheaper than the die set to fix those threads.

 

[onetoncj7]

Ok thank you do u know anywhere I can get a spindle cheap

 

[85toyo]

I would try posting in the wanted section of the classifieds.

This is what a new spindle cost although a vendor here may be able to get you one cheaper.
http://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-362779-dana-60-spindle-chevy-gm-dodge.html

This is the thread size but I couldn't find a source for a die.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/general-4x4-discussion/914940-confirm-dana-60-spindle-thread-size.html

 

[JeffH454]

Yep, it's a 2"x16 .

A thread file with I.D capabilities will do the trick and not cost all that much. But with that being said a new nut will probably cost less. A decent set of thread files in the toolbox is never a bad thing.

 

[kushKrawlin]

pretty sure he is talking about the spindle nut.. since he said spindle nut.

Like the big nut that holds the wheel bearing hub on...

laughing1

 

[Fire Freak]

I had one fixed on a lathe . took about 20 mins. he just chased the threads and refiled them didn't cost much

 

[LightBnDr]

I was thinking the same about chasing threads. I know you are needing a nut but then I saw you are looking for a whole spindle so I got confused. I don't know how bad your threads are or where on the spindle they are damaged. In the past I have used a die grinder and flattened the damaged area so I can thread the nut past that area on the spindle.

Don't know if that will work for you. Does that make sense??

 

[onetoncj7]

So far I used a thread file and got it some what done and where the bad spots are I filed them down and so far the nut has went on up to that spot so we will see