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Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 08-01-2012, 02:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 75,211
Posted By OldCoot
Being the paranoid person I am, I would still...

Being the paranoid person I am, I would still replace the soft washers with hardened ones and re-torque the bolts.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 07-31-2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 75,211
Posted By OldCoot
Gr8 lock nuts can be used more than once. Read...

Gr8 lock nuts can be used more than once. Read SAE J429 spec on locknuts.
Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular allows nuts to be reused if the prevailing torque is within specification.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 07-31-2012, 09:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 75,211
Posted By OldCoot
You are correct, hardened washers do not bend,...

You are correct, hardened washers do not bend, they break. As I stated before, when a knowledgeable engineer specifies gr8 bolts, nuts and hardened washers on 1018 steel or the material being...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 07-31-2012, 08:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 75,211
Posted By OldCoot
Did you ever check the torque on the bolts? If...

Did you ever check the torque on the bolts? If the nuts or bolts were eating into the washers, they should have been replaced with hardened washers. They are no doubt gr8 bolts from the torque...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 07-31-2012, 08:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 75,211
Posted By OldCoot
Beg to differ on the design flaw and a heavier...

Beg to differ on the design flaw and a heavier bracket, too many out there without your problem. Maybe heavier gauge hardened washers. The lack of torque on the bolt is the culprit. Should it have...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 07-30-2012, 10:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 75,211
Posted By OldCoot
Both photos show where the axle was shifting...

Both photos show where the axle was shifting (shined metal around the washers) and the top picture shows where it tore around the hole and twisted.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 07-30-2012, 08:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 75,211
Posted By OldCoot
With the bolts not being torqued, the shock load...

With the bolts not being torqued, the shock load of the torsion axle transmitted to the mounts will accelerate the metal fatigue. Once it gets to approx. 0.015" to 0.030" clearance, it accelerates...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 07-29-2012, 10:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 75,211
Posted By OldCoot
Never heard of it before, but looks like the...

Never heard of it before, but looks like the bolts were not torqued.
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