Jam Nut not threading onto Tie Rod
11-10-2015, 05:30 PM
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Jam Nut not threading onto Tie Rod
Hey there CF, in a bit of a JAM. I took the jam nut off of my tie rod on the passenger side to get access to suspension parts. Tried to put the jam nut on after I am done doing a lift, and it wont thread on. Just gets stuck about one thread in. The original nut looked pretty rusty, so I ordered a new one to be safe. That one wont thread on either. If I try to force it, the stud just rotates... what!? This is the last thing I need to do in order to get rolling. So kinda frustrated.
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11-11-2015, 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeep Driver
Yeah, put the original back on.
Order the CORRECT nut and replace later.
Order the CORRECT nut and replace later.
11-11-2015, 01:40 AM
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You cleaned all the threads, make sure there's no corrosion stopping the nut. Maybe run a flat headed screwdriver along the threads to ensure its all clean. Was there any resistance when you took the nut off. Are the the original installer of the Tie rid
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Get a die that matches the thread and some PB Blaster. It should clean the threads that up unless there is something damaged.
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FYI Why not just upgrade to a new HD TRE's ones from a mid 90's GC V-8 direct bolt-in and much stronger all steel and larger tie rods plus no more rolled steel tre's. The whole thing under a $100 at AutoZone for their name brand top od the line really (Moog).
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Hey there CF, in a bit of a JAM. I took the jam nut off of my tie rod on the passenger side to get access to suspension parts. Tried to put the jam nut on after I am done doing a lift, and it wont thread on. Just gets stuck about one thread in. The original nut looked pretty rusty, so I ordered a new one to be safe. That one wont thread on either. If I try to force it, the stud just rotates... what!? This is the last thing I need to do in order to get rolling. So kinda frustrated.
Any Ideas?
Any Ideas?
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OP,I would look into this^^^^.