07navi
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I don't like being called names...……..don't do it. And don't knock people that helped you greatly, you would still be working on that truck if it wasn't for us.
f150 rims on a Gen 3
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Wrong. Get off your high horse, you didn’t help me. You stated the obvious. Google helped me, FordTechMakuloco helped me, 69charged and max helped me, you and I have a very different definition of “help”. Stating the obvious isn’t “help”. Telling people their motors are compromised when they aren’t isn’t “help”. Calling people helpless isn’t “help”.
07navi
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Typical forum, unappreciative takers. I helped you more than you realize and I think you went from kindergarten to college. I helped you and shamanthin both a LOT and you both didn't appreciate any of it. I have other things to do I didn't have to invest time in you two takers. I just finished doing that same job you guys did and I have an extensive background...………...typical forum; givers and takers.
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brcknrdg Rob
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So you guys are saying its ok to cut the shit off? I mean axles?
supermitch
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Regarding cutting threads, this is an engineering question, in my opinion. Here's a search result that might be useful:
https://www.portlandbolt.com/technical/faqs/recommendation-on-thread-engagement/
I wouldn't cut them flush, as mentioned previously.
Edit: I would probably leave 2 threads, and you'll be good. Probably the real risk is damaging threads if you don't have a good way of cleaning them up, while also cutting too close.
https://www.portlandbolt.com/technical/faqs/recommendation-on-thread-engagement/
I wouldn't cut them flush, as mentioned previously.
Edit: I would probably leave 2 threads, and you'll be good. Probably the real risk is damaging threads if you don't have a good way of cleaning them up, while also cutting too close.
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brcknrdg Rob
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That was my thoughts, I made sure to leave at least 8 threads from the face of nut as I would with a structural strut in a building. It looks much better with the center caps on. I attempted to adjust the parking brake while the wheels were off(I was so pissed off from trying to get the springs on when I replaced the pads and rotors in December I didn't have time to get the right) I still don't think they are set right. I will watch another video LOL.....
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I just got some f150 wheels and gonna shave ends also
07navi
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It won't hurt it...…...
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Cutting rear axle ends won't hurt anything. I did it on a GMC Jimmy back in the day for the same reasons (fitting an older mag with a tight center cap).
I did wheel bearing hubs on that GM later in its' life and it wasn't a problem. Just make sure you take a file to the axle end afterwards and "clean up" your work, so that the lock nut can freely come off and back on when needed. I did mine with a hacksaw and cutting oil.
For the record, 2004 F-150 rims fit without any mods on a 2014 Expedition :
I did wheel bearing hubs on that GM later in its' life and it wasn't a problem. Just make sure you take a file to the axle end afterwards and "clean up" your work, so that the lock nut can freely come off and back on when needed. I did mine with a hacksaw and cutting oil.
For the record, 2004 F-150 rims fit without any mods on a 2014 Expedition :
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