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Zylinderkopf
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 Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2025 10:17 am Post subject: Front spindle locking nuts |
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I'm working on my '63 front bearings. I really don't like the cumbersome hex nuts that go onto the spindle along with the locking plate. Can these be replaced with the modern locking nuts that are tightened with the allen key ?
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finster
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| Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2025 11:23 am Post subject: Re: Front spindle locking nuts |
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yes, other suppliers are probably available...
https://socalautoparts.com/product/spindle-nut-bug...1KtFMbJtKk
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OldSchoolVW's 
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| Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2025 1:28 pm Post subject: Re: Front spindle locking nuts |
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Consider getting chromoly rather than aluminum.
One source:
https://mooreparts.com/products/vw-bug-king-pin-ch...ypRE1hbjjx
Less expensive elsewhere.
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Zylinderkopf
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| Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2025 1:41 pm Post subject: Re: Front spindle locking nuts |
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thanks everyone - I got these ordered - can't wait to do away with those hex nuts !
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zerotofifty
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| Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2025 5:39 pm Post subject: Re: Front spindle locking nuts |
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Keep in mind that later Bugs came factory with these Allen bolt locking nuts, BUT later Bugs also had a larger diameter thread on the spindle nose. So stock Allen bolt locking nuts for late Bug will NOT fit early Bugs. Aftermarket can be had however.
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