Front Spindle NutThread size??

[8cylRWD]

What is the thread size of the spindle - 94 4 x 4 Ranger supercab, 4.0/Auto, Dana35(??)
Threads are screwed up from old injury when whl brg failed. (It was burnt up with grease -- don't look at me, I aint'a been greasin it!!) Anyway, obviously it ws a little overdue on service. I need to chase or re-cut the last 3-4 threads at the shoulder in order to get the inner nut to properly seat.

The truck did have auto hubs on it, the new nut I put on when I repaired the brg failure had the serrated threads, and with some effort it did properly tighten the brearings. However, I am putting manual hubs on it and the inner nut won't go past the rough spot on the spindle threads.

Going to put a snowplow on it so I switched the hubs based on what I 've read here about the sturdiness of the auto hubs. The auto hubs are for sale along with the socket for the spindlenut. Email me off-site. thanks

 

[8cylRWD]

Does anybody know if it is American of metri thread?? Thansk

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

I can't tell you if metric or sae, but you could pick up a thread file for each type. They cost ~$25.00 each. Will be some of the best money spent on tools.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-tools/thread-file/
Good luck,

Richard

 

[8cylRWD]

Yep, that's what I did. It is 1.57" dia. The file I got matches 1.5 metric thread. that makes it M40x1.5. I cleaned up nicely with the file. Thanks!