>The TR2 and TR3 upper ball joints are secured to the steering trunnion
>(kingpin) using a taper fit, secured with a castellated nut and a
>cotter pin. The nut is thinner than a standard nut, permitting it to
>fit in the limited space.
>
>Does anyone know of a source for a suitable nut? TRF does not list it.
>I am especially concerned about this part, because one of the originals
>snapped in half when I was tightening it! I could ask a machine shop to
>fabricate a hardened nut of the correct thickness, but I hesitate to
>guess at this...failure of this part can lead to dire consequences,
>such as the suspension coming apart at speed.
>
>Thanks
>-mg
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