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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Front strut upper nut.

Posted by: sofi2t81 Jan 23 2012, 07:04 PM

Hello There,

I changed my suspension inserts from Sachs to Bilstein.
The lock washer which you bend up to secure the nut from loosing is heavyly damaged.
The Bilstein came with a new nut with plastic stop (I have no idea how you call this thing in english )

Do I need the washer when I use the new nut?

Peter

Posted by: SLITS Jan 23 2012, 08:27 PM

Well, I call it a Nylock.

You don't need the washer with a self locking nut, but if you have it put it on. The tab locks into the broach in the shaft and keeps the washer from rotating.

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Jan 24 2012, 01:19 AM

Listen to SLITS, because, you see, he actually IS a self locking nut.

Posted by: KELTY360 Jan 24 2012, 09:55 AM

QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Jan 23 2012, 11:19 PM)

Listen to SLITS, because, you see, he actually IS a self locking nut.

More like a tab in search of a broach.