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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..</div>
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<div id="divRplyFwdMsg" dir="ltr"><font face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>From:</b> Triumphs <triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net> on behalf of DAVID MASSEY <dave1massey@cs.com><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, April 11, 2023 7:08 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> triumphs@autox.team.net <triumphs@autox.team.net>; 6pack@autox.team.net <6pack@autox.team.net><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [TR] Re-installing Front Suspension Springs</font>
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<div><font size="3">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 thread wears and gets galled. I went one better and bought some 1/2 inch ACME 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 angle, 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
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<div><font size="3">My tool has been used for many removal/installs and is still good as new.
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<div><font size="3">On the other hand, hardware store threaded rod is available today and will work for one operation and is quick and convenient in acquisition.<br>
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<div><font size="4">Dave <br>
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