QU40026 2-3/8" Hex Rear Dana 60 Hex Spindle Nut with 1-13/16" Thread

QU40026 2-3/8" Rear Dana 60 Hex Spindle Nut for 1959 to 1988 light trucks with Dana 60 rear axles having 1-13/16" diameter spindle threads. These Dana 60 rear axles use two QU40026 Nuts with one QU40027 Bend Over Tab Spindle Lockwasher per side. QU40026 Rear Spindle Nut measures 2-3/8" across the flats and mainly fits Chevy, Dodge, Ford, GMC, and Jeep 3/4 ton 4x4 and 4x2 trucks, but it was also used by Dodge on some 1960's 4x4 W100 trucks. USA Made. Use with QT1226i Socket.

Also See: QK4763 Spindle Nut and Washer Kit

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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
Do Not Overtighten Nut
Matching Gaskets
Matching Parts
Applications

Tech Note 1: Do Not Overtighten Nut
Spindle nut torque values will vary depending upon make and model. You MUST be careful not to overtighten the outer spindle nut which could cause the inside tab on the lockwasher to sheer off.

Tech Note 2: Matching Gaskets
Metal Axle Shaft to Hub Gasket applications for vehicles using this part are:
Chevy, GMC 1965-1972: QU30051
Ford 1959-1969: QU40078
Dodge 1963-1968: QU40078 (fits models that don't use an outer wheel seal sandwiched between 2 gaskets)
Jeep 1974-1988: QU30051

Tech Note 3: Matching Parts
Matching Parts for QU40026 in 1965-1972 GM and 1974-1988 Jeep J20 Dana 60 Rear Axle Applications:
QU50780 Inner Wheel Bearing
QU50701 Outer Wheel Bearing Cup
QU50703 Outer Wheel Bearing
QU50273 Wheel Seal
QU30051 Axle Shaft Flange Gasket
QU40367 Dana 60/Dana 70 Differential Cover Gasket
QU42029 Reusable Dana 60 Differential Cover Gasket
QU40027 Spindle Nut Lockwasher
QU50413 Outer Wheel Bearing Cup
QT1226i Socket
QU90018 Pyroplex Synthetic Grease
QT5500 Wheel Bearing Packer

Applications

Chevy and GMC:
20 Series with Dana 60 Rear Axles: 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972

Dodge Inner Nut:
200 Series plus some W100 models using Inner Nut without a Pin: 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968
Dodge Outer Nut:
200 Series plus some W100 models: 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968

Ford:
F-250: 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969-Before Serial Number F30,001

Jeep:
3/4 Ton Trucks with Full Float Rear Axles: 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988