BAD FRONT BEARING-HUB NUT SIZE?

skylark · 05-10-2008, 08:03 AM

I have to change the front hub due to a bad bearing but before I tear into it I would like to know the nut size so I can go buy the correct size and need to know if I need a deep wall socket for this nut? Anyone have this info? THX.

cobra1923 · 05-10-2008, 11:42 AM

I used a 1&7/16 inch socket when I did mine b/c I could not find the correct metric size. It worked fine and I think you had to go to 200 ft/lbs too

skylark · 05-10-2008, 12:48 PM

Yep, 1 13/32" or 36mm and I need to replace the nut with a new one as they are not reuseable, have to get one from Ford. Thanks!

bassman97 · 05-11-2008, 11:41 AM

If the nut isn't anything special, just go to your local hardware store to get the right grade/size hardware. Believe me, Ford will rape you for the cost of something simple like that.

skylark · 05-11-2008, 01:13 PM

$10. from an old thread, special clip to stop it from backing off. Worth beingsafe even if it has gone to $15.! I'll post the cost! THX.

bassman97 · 05-12-2008, 08:40 AM

Well I said this since when I installed my MM RLCA, I figure I'd be anal and but new nuts and bolts for it. I paid $20 for 4 nuts and bolts. If I went to the hardware store, the same grade hardware probably would have been 1/2 the cost. This isn't a matter of safety since the bolts are the same grade, but cost. However, if it's something special (like has a tab in it or something), then you have to go to Ford.

mransr · 05-12-2008, 10:18 AM

the front hub nut is unique and can't be sourced from a hardware store

skylark · 05-12-2008, 06:20 PM

Yeah, hey have a built in washer and cap to prevent it backing off? I used the old one, parts guy said they do it all the time.
www.tousleyford.com sells OEM parts for 10% over cost, ask for Steve and mention the forums. I have saved 50% on some parts such as an emissions switch, $50. local and $25. from Steve and shipping was about what the tax would have been. THX All, Mark

05-10-2008, 08:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
skylark Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 118	BAD FRONT BEARING-HUB NUT SIZE? I have to change the front hub due to a bad bearing but before I tear into it I would like to know the nut size so I can go buy the correct size and need to know if I need a deep wall socket for this nut? Anyone have this info? THX.

05-10-2008, 11:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
cobra1923 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Baltimore Posts: 584	I used a 1&7/16 inch socket when I did mine b/c I could not find the correct metric size. It worked fine and I think you had to go to 200 ft/lbs too __________________ 2003 10th Anniversary Cobra Convertible All Stock and staying that way... well maybe some pipes since it's so quiet..ahhhh! it's a sickness 1995 mustang GT vert - all black (almost back together)

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mransr Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 52	the front hub nut is unique and can't be sourced from a hardware store __________________ mike http://webpages.charter.net/mransr The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself. --Ben Franklin.

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05-10-2008, 12:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
skylark Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 118	Yep, 1 13/32" or 36mm and I need to replace the nut with a new one as they are not reuseable, have to get one from Ford. Thanks!

05-11-2008, 11:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
bassman97 blank Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 1,494	If the nut isn't anything special, just go to your local hardware store to get the right grade/size hardware. Believe me, Ford will rape you for the cost of something simple like that.

05-11-2008, 01:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
skylark Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 118	$10. from an old thread, special clip to stop it from backing off. Worth beingsafe even if it has gone to $15.! I'll post the cost! THX.

05-12-2008, 08:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
bassman97 blank Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 1,494	Well I said this since when I installed my MM RLCA, I figure I'd be anal and but new nuts and bolts for it. I paid $20 for 4 nuts and bolts. If I went to the hardware store, the same grade hardware probably would have been 1/2 the cost. This isn't a matter of safety since the bolts are the same grade, but cost. However, if it's something special (like has a tab in it or something), then you have to go to Ford.

05-12-2008, 06:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
skylark Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 118	Yeah, hey have a built in washer and cap to prevent it backing off? I used the old one, parts guy said they do it all the time. www.tousleyford.com sells OEM parts for 10% over cost, ask for Steve and mention the forums. I have saved 50% on some parts such as an emissions switch, $50. local and $25. from Steve and shipping was about what the tax would have been. THX All, Mark