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Except with the added caution that when hardware threaded rod galls, it can=
lock the nut and really mess up the whole ability to remove the rod. And =
don't ask me how I know that..
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From: Triumphs <triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net> on behalf of DAVID MASSEY =
<dave1massey@cs.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 7:08 AM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net <triumphs@autox.team.net>; 6pack@autox.team.net=
<6pack@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] Re-installing Front Suspension Springs
I've found that conventional hardware store all thread (grade 2) will last =
long enough to change out one set of springs. Even with lubrication the th=
read wears and gets galled. I went one better and bought some 1/2 inch ACM=
E thread rod and nuts from McMaster-Carr. Of course, ACME thread nuts won'=
t jam since that effect counts on the angle of the thread and ACME has no a=
ngle, the threads are square-cut. So I drilled the nut and rod at one end =
and I use a locking pin to keep the nut on the bottom in place throughout t=
he operation.
My tool has been used for many removal/installs and is still good as new.
On the other hand, hardware store threaded rod is available today and will =
work for one operation and is quick and convenient in acquisition.
Dave
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<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, April 11, 2023 7:08 AM<br>
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<b>Subject:</b> Re: [TR] Re-installing Front Suspension Springs</font>
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<div><font size=3D"3">I've found that conventional hardware store all threa=
d (grade 2) will last long enough to change out one set of springs. E=
ven with lubrication the thread wears and gets galled. I went one bet=
ter and bought some 1/2 inch ACME thread rod
and nuts from McMaster-Carr. Of course, ACME thread nuts won't jam s=
ince that effect counts on the angle of the thread and ACME has no angle, t=
he threads are square-cut. So I drilled the nut and rod at one end an=
d I use a locking pin to keep the nut on the
bottom in place throughout the operation.</font></div>
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<div><font size=3D"3">My tool has been used for many removal/installs and i=
s still good as new.
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<div><font size=3D"3">On the other hand, hardware store threaded rod is ava=
ilable today and will work for one operation and is quick and convenient in=
acquisition.<br>
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