1968 Chevrolet C60 Spindle Repair - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

miller873 · 04-27-2019, 08:51 PM

I finally got the axle nuts off of my old dump truck. Someone had tack welded the outer nut to the spindle because the threads were ruined. I cut it off with a torch without doing any further damage but the spindle threads are bad. Does anyone know how I can possibly repair the spindle? Also need to find out where I can get a new axle nut.

**CarolinaHD** · 04-27-2019, 09:00 PM

Small files and some patience is the only way I know of. Which rear axle do you have?

**Bob B.** · 04-28-2019, 12:15 AM

There are tools for this:

https://mrotools.com/2577-lang-float...SABEgKTcfD_BwE

That type is the best solution provided you can find a set that has the proper sized die. This is another solution:

https://www.tooltopia.com/otc-tools-7402.aspx

This kind works too, all you need is the proper pitch die.

You might run into trouble since the genius that fixed it before welded the nut. It well be tough to cut through the remnants of the weld. Good luck, it's worth a shot.

miller873 · 04-28-2019, 08:58 AM

Thank you very much. I will probably purchase the thread restorer. I have a good nut from the opposite side and will try to determine the exact size and pitch. Thanks for your help!

502drfleetline · 04-28-2019, 10:55 AM

could also use a thread file, which has different thread pitches made into each file.

sweetk30 · 04-28-2019, 12:15 PM

fyi there are company's / small business type of mobile repair trucks that come out and cut off the bad spindle and weld a new one on for repair .

so if you can not find a fix this might be your only choice . or find another whole axle but that might be fun in its self .

**68bowtie** · 05-02-2019, 09:39 AM

I wonder if the nuts are the same part as for the HO52/72, I am working on one now and it sure looks the same. 2-5/8” OD...

**jdl71** · 05-06-2019, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68bowtie

I wonder if the nuts are the same part as for the HO52/72, I am working on one now and it sure looks the same. 2-5/8” OD...

The OP had another thread earlier about getting them off, they are 3 1/2".

04-27-2019, 08:51 PM	#1
miller873 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Poplar Bluff Posts: 7	1968 Chevrolet C60 Spindle Repair I finally got the axle nuts off of my old dump truck. Someone had tack welded the outer nut to the spindle because the threads were ruined. I cut it off with a torch without doing any further damage but the spindle threads are bad. Does anyone know how I can possibly repair the spindle? Also need to find out where I can get a new axle nut. Attached Images

04-27-2019, 09:00 PM	#2
CarolinaHD Moderator Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Cabarrus Posts: 406	Re: 1968 Chevrolet C60 Spindle Repair Small files and some patience is the only way I know of. Which rear axle do you have? __________________ Alex 1967 C50 292ci Lumber truck 1967 C50 292ci Dump truck 1967 C60 366ci Fire truck

04-28-2019, 12:15 AM	#3
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,309	Re: 1968 Chevrolet C60 Spindle Repair There are tools for this: https://mrotools.com/2577-lang-float...SABEgKTcfD_BwE That type is the best solution provided you can find a set that has the proper sized die. This is another solution: https://www.tooltopia.com/otc-tools-7402.aspx This kind works too, all you need is the proper pitch die. You might run into trouble since the genius that fixed it before welded the nut. It well be tough to cut through the remnants of the weld. Good luck, it's worth a shot. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

04-28-2019, 08:58 AM	#4
miller873 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Poplar Bluff Posts: 7	Re: 1968 Chevrolet C60 Spindle Repair Thank you very much. I will probably purchase the thread restorer. I have a good nut from the opposite side and will try to determine the exact size and pitch. Thanks for your help!

04-28-2019, 10:55 AM	#5
502drfleetline Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Tyndall South Dakota Posts: 14	Re: 1968 Chevrolet C60 Spindle Repair could also use a thread file, which has different thread pitches made into each file.

04-28-2019, 12:15 PM	#6
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: 1968 Chevrolet C60 Spindle Repair fyi there are company's / small business type of mobile repair trucks that come out and cut off the bad spindle and weld a new one on for repair . so if you can not find a fix this might be your only choice . or find another whole axle but that might be fun in its self . __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

05-02-2019, 09:39 AM	#7
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,367	Re: 1968 Chevrolet C60 Spindle Repair I wonder if the nuts are the same part as for the HO52/72, I am working on one now and it sure looks the same. 2-5/8” OD... __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)



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