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Hey Guys, could someone tell me what size the rear axle nut is, I don't have a deep well socket big enough. 99 coupe non Z 51. I have some clicking when going first to reverse and there are rust and shavings around the nut ???
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36mm
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I just walked out to the shop and checked mine and the 34 mm socket fits.
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Old Jun 2, 2016 | 11:50 AM
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OK guys quit joking around ???
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Its a 34 or 36.
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Its a 34 or 36.
so this must be payback for something
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you guys are killing me//// it's the black wheels right ????
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you guys are killing me//// it's the black wheels right ????
Lol no it's the black socket
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I'm sorry.... it's 32mm. Just went and put a socket on an axle nut.

I have DSS axles and the nuts are bigger. Sorry for the bad info.






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Mine is 33 mm :w illy:
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Well at least I can count from 32 to 36 now Pick a number, I pick 33
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Well at least I can count from 32 to 36 now Pick a number, I pick 33
I do have one 33 that fits and one 33 that doesn't. The 34 I suggested is an impact socket and what I normally use.
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I just measured with a caliper and got 33 and change. My 32 deep well doesn't fit so I'm assuming its a 34mm. It seems like they used more than one nut.
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How fun...now you get to try and find the correct torque spec
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Hey Guys, could someone tell me what size the rear axle nut is, I don't have a deep well socket big enough. 99 coupe non Z 51. I have some clicking when going first to reverse and there are rust and shavings around the nut ???



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The axle nut is 34mm, when you autocross with slicks, you check them at least once per year. Been doing it for more than 10 years.
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Is this a left or right hand Cresent?
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Mine is 33 mm :w illy:
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