Re: 80 CJ7 Spindle nut size?
 

Robert (tayl0rr@yahoo.com) wrote on Monday 21 July 2003 07:35 pm:

> I'm replacing the brakes and rotors on my 1980 cj7 with locking hubs.
> I'm hoping I have the correct rotor. There seemed to be some
> confusion at Discount. They gave me "Wearever YH141257, Aimco 5111,
> Bendix 141257". I crossed this part number at Autozone and they show
> part number 5110??? Is there any difference in the front rotors on
> the cj7's?
>
> Also my main question is what size is the spindle nut for the front.
> I have to be ready to complete this job quickly so I need to order the
> socket ahead of time. I think it is 2 1/16" but I'm not totaly sure.
>
> Thanks
> Rob

Rob,

If I recall, 2 1/16" will work, but next time buy the special driver. It's
a pain without it, and the right driver is under $10.
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