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Old 03-02-2004, 04:39 AM
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Default AU Falcon driveshafts
Hey there to everyone.

When I dismantled my rear driveline/suspension from a AU falcon xr8 with irs it all came apart ok, the driveshafts are held in with 4 very thin nuts at the hub end.

I bought 2 new nyloc nuts rather than the factory setup, tonight when I tightened these nyloc nuts the drive shafts bound up and cannot be turned, my question is does anyone know if there is a special tension on these nuts, do I need to use the original type so that the multi nut setup locks on.

I think the bearings are a tappered design so they will need pre load meaing that a nyloc nut will not suffice
I mainly ask as I know that Aussie Mike used nylocs on his and was wondering if anyone else useing this rear end had the same issues?
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