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Front nuts missing on both leaf springs -- nut size?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by PluckyPurcell, Jan 17, 2020.

  1. Jan 17, 2020 at 12:35 PM
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    PluckyPurcell

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    Both of my nuts are missing. ;-) The nuts are missing on both leaf springs. Unfortunately, I noticed this after driving 450 miles. Anyone know what nut size is needed? These are part of the OME package bought from Wheelers. Thanks!

    This doesn't look normal:
     
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  2. Jan 17, 2020 at 12:37 PM
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  3. Jan 17, 2020 at 12:38 PM
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    DrFunker

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    Get some locknuts for them. :thumbsup:
    If they are the same size as a second gen, I can find the sizing for you.
     
  4. Jan 17, 2020 at 12:38 PM
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    whatstcp

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    should just be a stock nut size? You can just try the dealer (hopefully not Fred Anderson, those guys were a headache)

    Or just jack up the rear end, put jacks under the frame and let the axle droop till there is no load on the leaf spring and you can just pull the bolt out with a quick tug. Then run it over to ACE hardware or your equivalent and use the thread/pitch board to find the nut you need. For leaf spring nuts, I find that red loctite is great for giving ya peace of mind
     
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  5. Jan 17, 2020 at 12:40 PM
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    Damn son! You are one lucky fellow. Had those bolts come out, you would have had a wild ride!
     
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  6. Jan 17, 2020 at 12:43 PM
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    Here is what I used (2nd gen) from Fastenal.
    M14 x 1.5 nylon lock nuts
     
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  7. Jan 17, 2020 at 12:43 PM
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    You're also missing your washers.
     
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    Someone forgot to tighten em...
     
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  9. Jan 17, 2020 at 12:46 PM
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    Yup! I just put new tires (295 75s whoohoo!) and was under checking my tire clearance when I luckily looked up and then when 'what the $&^@ ... ?!?!!?'
     
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  10. Jan 17, 2020 at 12:49 PM
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    Forget about replacing them, just act like you've got a pair. :bananadance:
     
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    that's what I get for outsourcing this job... never again.
     
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    It's a really easy job, replacing leaf springs.

    Make sure to torque to spec while the vehicle is on the ground and the suspension is loaded.
     
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    Dab of blue loctite isn’t gonna hurt anything either. Pretty sure they’re M14.
     
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    Ha! That's who I bought this from, used 150,000 miles ago. ;-)
     
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    Bro sorry your nuts went missing.
     
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    Had this happen to both mine and my friend's turd gens. Unfortunately we can't blame outsourcing :laugh:
     
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    Just a few accessories, mud flaps, bed cover , racks, seat covers, ….
    and, don't forget to lose your nuts!
     
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    Who did the install of the leaf packs?
     

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