Nut on front spindle

[JGRacing]

Should the aluminum front spindles have a castle nut or what looks like a normal nut holding the hub on?  Both of mine have what looks like a normal nut, just not as thick.  If what I have on there is correct, how to I keep the nut from backing off?

[justfreaky]

Is there a hole for a cotter pin, or hitch pin. in the spindle?
If so, I would switch them over.
If not, might be a good time to do some drilling.

Steve

[VMS Motorsports]

Would definately switch to a castle nut with a cotter pin

[justfreaky]

I'm partial to the hitch pins, or spring clips. They come in many different sizes; and you can get them at most hardware stores, or tractor supply places. (I REALLY do live in the sticks!  )
They are quicker, and last longer than cotter pins.

Steve

[JGRacing]

Any idea what the size is of the castle nut? 

[elimn8u_43]

There should be a normal nut with a locking cage that goes over the nut to put your cotter pin through. Would probabbly be a dealer item. The thread size is 19 millimeters x 1.5 millimeters if you decide to look for a castle nut.
Geoff

[justfreaky]

Factory Toyota has those locking cage things that fit over the stock nut. Would be worth the small amount of $ that they cost to buy. I would still invest a dollar or two to buy the hitch pins (also called spring clips) instead of cotter pins.

Steve

[JGRacing]

What should I ask for at the dealership regarding the Toyota locking cage?

[justfreaky]

Them thingys that go over the spindle nut.              *LOL* 
Ya know, after all these years of dealing with those things, I still don't know what they are actually called.
The dealer will look at you like your crazy ('cause that's what they do best), spend half an hour looking up the part #, then tell you they can order them for you. Should be here sometime in the next month. And you gotta pay for them up front!   

Go to the local wrecking yard, give the guy a couple bucks to buy a beer;
It's a done deal!

[JGRacing]

What Toyota do the hubs come out of on these cars?  It might cut the half hour of the dealer looking through catalogs down to 20 minutes. 

[justfreaky]

I'm using the '86 - '92 Celica

I was looking at the exploded view of the front end on 600 racing; It does show a castle nut, but doesn't list a part #.


Steve

[VMS Motorsports]

Just call Foxworthy at 600 and he'll get them to your door within a week

[JGRacing]

The 600 online catalog has a castle nut listed in the drag down menu, but it is not the correct one for the spindle.  Already tried it.  I'll give them a call and see if they can tell me what it comes out of.  If not, I will have them send a couple out.  Thanks for all of the help. 

[elimn8u_43]

Try Mike Patrick at Little Race Cars. http://littleracecars.com/ if  he doesn't have them or know where to get them I would be very surprised. I usually look for 1976 Corolla, Corona, or Celica parts.

Geoff

[MegaMang]

When looking at the online catalogue for 600 racing, keep in mind that there is much more available than listed online.  Jason Foxworthy is easy to deal with.  Give him a call and he'll get you what you're looking for.  Don't worry, he wont leave you feeling like a fool for not knowing the right terminology.

Mike