99 Blazer Upper Control Arm
I just purchased an upper control arm / ball joint assembly from O'Rielley Auto Parts. It is the "MotorPro" brand to keep the nut from coming off. I am just a bit concerned because the ball joint does not use a castle nut and cotter pin. It uses a flat washer and some sort of serrated nut. Has anyone else used these and how safe are they.:confused::confused:
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does the nut have a nylon ring in it?
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No, it's not any kind of lock nut that i'm familiar with.The nut looks something like this.https://blazerforum.com/forum/attach...ine=1354976235
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Can't really see the picture but if it looks like this
Google Image Result for http://image.made-in-china.com/43f34j00IsStTzJCYEcp/Serrated-Flange-Lock-Nut.jpg Its a locking nut. |
That's what it looks like. I just hope it holds because it came with a flat washer.
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Does it fit without the washer? I'd probably use it without the washer if it does.
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Thanks for your reply. I'm going to ditch the flat washer so the nut tightens directly against the hub.
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Drill a small hole in the stud and insert your own cotter pin.
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Been thinking about doing just that.
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you could get a matching locknut to run up under the first nut and lock it in place...
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