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Shadowhunter · 08-17-2009, 09:15 PM

Hey guys, I am doing a 5 lug front and rear hub swaps. I am wondering if it is a good idea to change out the axle/spindle nuts when doing this. I know when I had my Integra they said to replace it when changing out axles, but that was also because you had to crush the nut in on its self so it did not move. I noticed these are made out of the same material so I am wondering what is proper procedure, change em? Keep em? Thanks in advance for your help.

Sileighty_85 · 08-17-2009, 09:17 PM

reuse them they will be fine, just replace the cotter pin.

g6civcx · 08-17-2009, 10:15 PM

According to the FSM, you don't have to replace the wheel bearing locknuts.

If you want to spend the money, there's no harm in buying new hardware.

Shadowhunter · 08-17-2009, 11:27 PM

That's what I thought but it's good to make sure. Thanks guys!

*fliprayzin240sx* · 08-18-2009, 12:32 AM

Thats what the coter pin for...same idea on the honda, keep the nut from spinning off.

08-17-2009, 09:15 PM	#1
Shadowhunter Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Diego,CA Age: 36 Posts: 647 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Replace axle nuts for 5 lug swap Hey guys, I am doing a 5 lug front and rear hub swaps. I am wondering if it is a good idea to change out the axle/spindle nuts when doing this. I know when I had my Integra they said to replace it when changing out axles, but that was also because you had to crush the nut in on its self so it did not move. I noticed these are made out of the same material so I am wondering what is proper procedure, change em? Keep em? Thanks in advance for your help.

08-17-2009, 09:17 PM	#2
Sileighty_85 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Misawa, Japan Posts: 6,815 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	reuse them they will be fine, just replace the cotter pin. __________________ 後輪駆動車１番 1989 Built SR GT2871R -363whp 1998 S14 W/RB25- 250ish (For Now) 1986 SR86 - 200ish 1990 R32 GTR - 320hp Don't Buy Engines from JDM-Online http://zilvia.net/f/businesses/207457-jdm-online.html Don't Buy XS-Power or SSAC Shit

08-18-2009, 12:32 AM	#5
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Thats what the coter pin for...same idea on the honda, keep the nut from spinning off. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

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08-17-2009, 10:15 PM	#3
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	According to the FSM, you don't have to replace the wheel bearing locknuts. If you want to spend the money, there's no harm in buying new hardware.

08-17-2009, 11:27 PM	#4
Shadowhunter Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Diego,CA Age: 36 Posts: 647 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	That's what I thought but it's good to make sure. Thanks guys!