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Old 10-16-2008, 02:21 PM   #8
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Re: CPP Rant !!!

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Originally Posted by SCOTI View Post
What's the problem w/putting a washer under the castle nut?

I've had to do it before & it was never an issue. The nuts threads were fully engaged on the BJ shaft, the cotter-pin fits the notch in the castle nut, & the assembly was tightened enough that the tapered-shaft was firmly seated within the spindle (needed a pickle fork to separate the two pcs).
You shouldn't have to shim $250 suspension parts.... EVER.
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