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Old 03-01-2013, 06:54 AM
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Default 3/8" nuts

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Originally Posted by Rick Parker View Post
CHECK your NUTS:

Most of the 5 pin adapters utilize OEM 1/2" studs, but I believe the 6 pin setup on all the CSX cars and others actually are secured by 3/8 SAE nuts on the part of the stud that anchors in the wheel flange.


This is a unique 6 pin setup:


By the way the rotor was for the LR.
The CSX cars have the .5" pins recessed into the hub so that the pin is in shear the 3/8 " threaded portion and nut hold the pin in position so that the shear load is through the .5" portion of the pin.
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