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Stub Mandrel	04/08/2014 14:39:47
4307 forum posts 291 photos 1 articles	I need to replace a left-hand thread wheel bolt and nut for an LDV van. They are no longer manufactured and the odd ones available are for double rear wheels and no nuts... I'm quite capable of making a suitable stud and nut, but what would be the best choice of steel? My guess is EN24T would e better than EN19T? Stub.
JasonB	04/08/2014 15:05:30
Moderator 18104 forum posts 1994 photos 1 articles	Hexagonal steel is always best for nuts
Neil Wyatt	04/08/2014 15:30:33
Moderator 17889 forum posts 706 photos 77 articles	Don't give poor stub a hard time, he's been in hiding for months! Apparently the spares company told him to take one to an engineering firm and get a copy made. Neil
JasonB	04/08/2014 15:33:17
Moderator 18104 forum posts 1994 photos 1 articles	I know a man that will make you one for £2
JohnF	04/08/2014 18:53:52
981 forum posts 142 photos	Hi Stub, Personally I would use EN24T nots much to choose between them for performance but this material has a slightly better resistance to impact and I find it machines better than 19T. John
Neil Wyatt	04/08/2014 20:39:49
Moderator 17889 forum posts 706 photos 77 articles	Thanks John, Stub is my 'civilian' identity - I logged in to check my messages and forgot to log out afterwards, Neil
Nick_G	04/08/2014 20:52:17
1808 forum posts 744 photos	Posted by Neil Wyatt on 04/08/2014 20:39:49: Stub is my 'civilian' identity Neil 2 accounts eh.? "He's a witch.!!!! ...................... Burn him, burn him, burn him.!!!!!!!" (** chanted with Monty Python type accent) Nick

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