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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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    rnish

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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 12:40 PM
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    El Taco Diablo

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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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  5. Jan 17, 2020 at 12:43 PM
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    DrFunker

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    Here is what I used (2nd gen) from Fastenal.
    M14 x 1.5 nylon lock nuts
     
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  6. Jan 17, 2020 at 12:43 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    You're also missing your washers.
     
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    Someone forgot to tighten em...
     
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  8. 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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  9. Jan 17, 2020 at 12:49 PM
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    Forget about replacing them, just act like you've got a pair. :bananadance:
     
  10. Jan 17, 2020 at 12:49 PM
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    that's what I get for outsourcing this job... never again.
     
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  11. Jan 17, 2020 at 12:50 PM
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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.
     
  12. Jan 17, 2020 at 12:50 PM
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    mgmdclb

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    Dab of blue loctite isn’t gonna hurt anything either. Pretty sure they’re M14.
     
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  13. Jan 17, 2020 at 12:53 PM
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    Ha! That's who I bought this from, used 150,000 miles ago. ;-)
     
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  14. Jan 17, 2020 at 5:00 PM
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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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  17. Oct 23, 2023 at 4:49 PM
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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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