rear Currie HP 9 3'rd member leaking..

[svandell]

I have taken some hits on the studs to the third member. Mainly the lowest stud. It isnt bent as far as I can see (ground down a bit). It is leaking a very little bit. I alredy tried to tighten it down but it still leaks. I guess I will have to replace the copper washer and maybe the stud. Is this about right?

After getting this axle this was the one area that seemed vulnerable to me. I cant think of a way to protect the third member studs. Is this something that I just have to deal with on a drop out 3rd?

Scott

[TObject]

On mine it's aluminum sealing washers:

.063" Thickness, 3/8" ID, 5/8" OD

I am sure copper works too.

Just in case, the size of the deformed thread automation (conical) top locknuts [Stover Nuts] is 3/8-24.

Good luck, these studs is a constant source of pain.

There is a skid plate idea here:
http://www.jeepbbs.net/forums/showth...&threadid=5796

[svandell]

Originally posted by TObject
On mine it's aluminum sealing washers:

.063" Thickness, 3/8" ID, 5/8" OD

I am sure copper works too.

Just in case, the size of the deformed thread automation (conical) top locknuts [Stover Nuts] is 3/8-24.

Good luck, these studs is a constant source of pain.

There is a skid plate idea here:
http://www.jeepbbs.net/forums/showth...&threadid=5796

The washers I have are what Currie put on. They look like copper. Where is a good place to pick up spare studs, Stover Nuts, and washers? I asked Currie one time and they told me to hit an auto parts store.

RE: skid plate idea

Thats one way to protect them.... Some day i'll have to fab something up. In the mean time I guess I'll deal with replacing studs and washers.

[TObject]

I am sure copper works.

I picked up mines from McMaster-carr.com