Strut nuts

[Backally]

Two questions. What size are the castle nuts on the forward end of the strut rod on a 70 Duster? A 9/16 was to big, and a 1/2 was to small. I got a nut on it now, but it is not a castle nut so can't run a cotter pin to secure it.

Also, does anyone have one they want to get rid of? The guy at Fastenal must have previously worked at the DMV. If he can't just reach over and grab one it seems like it's moving a mountain to obtain it. Or is there someplace else I could get one?

Backally

 

[dustinmoran91]

A 9/16 was to big? I was searching for some and 1/2 is to small and 5/8 is to big so i was leaning towards the 9/16. Anyway it could be a metric 14mm because i put a thread gauge over it and 14mm did fit better than 9/16 but being a 70's mopar i assumed it would be standard and not metric

 

[mcnoople]

I don't remember those being castle nuts. I remember a normal nut and roll pin that just kinda hangs out in space nowhere near the nut. Remember to tighten it with the car on the ground.