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timwilky · 08-04-09, 01:53 PM

Yes only 65 for the curvy, should have looked at your avatar. Still I would not use an aluminium one even at that torque.

The only argument would be reduce unsprung weight, and weight saved is so minuscule that it would achieve sod all. if the one you have is so corroded, buy a new one.

08-04-09, 01:53 PM	#7
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: Rear axle nut alternatives? Yes only 65 for the curvy, should have looked at your avatar. Still I would not use an aluminium one even at that torque. The only argument would be reduce unsprung weight, and weight saved is so minuscule that it would achieve sod all. if the one you have is so corroded, buy a new one. __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.