555 LBJ (SB3561) Cotter Pin Above Nut?

[RockOcean]

Anyone seen this? When torqued down to 80 ft lbs the nut is below the cotter pin hole. I plan on putting a couple washers underneath to make it work but just wondering if anyone else has had this happen? I could not find anywhere stating the same issue.

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When fully torqued down the cotter pin hole is even further above.

 

[GhostRing]

Personally? I'd torque it to spec, shove the cotter pin in there and call it done.
It's a safety tether, not something maintaining tension. I would avoid washers.

 

[T4R2014]

Gotta love aftermarket parts. I would avoid the washers as well.

 

[RockOcean]

I wouldn't consider 555 Aftermarket as they make the part for Toyota aren't they considered oem?

 

[phattyduck]

I wouldn't consider 555 Aftermarket as they make the part for Toyota aren't they considered oem?

Though this is the upper ball joints - the lower ball joints from 555 direct have long been known to be different (and inferior) than the OEM lower ball joints - even if 555 makes them (which we don't know for sure). Seems reasonable that the upper ball joints might be the same situation.

Just seems like a penny-wise, pound-foolish way to save $$$. The factory upper ball joints last 200k+ miles and 20 years - why risk aftermarket? (half that for lower ball joints, depending on use...)

-Charlie

 

[alumarine]

Get different ball joints.
The cotter pin going through the castle nut is important.
The cotter pin is soft metal.
In a fight between a loose nut and cotter pin, the cotter pin will lose.

 

[T4R2014]

I wouldn't consider 555 Aftermarket as they make the part for Toyota aren't they considered oem?

It's an old forum wives' tale.

 

[nissanh]

TOYOTA makes their own suspension parts. 555 was never an oem supplier to Toyota as far as I know.

 

[RockOcean]

Thanks for the input y'all. Happy with this set up lol.

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[3bears]

Thanks for the input y'all. Happy with this set up lol.

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I guess that would work, id take a punch and drive the "leg" closer to the threaded shaft

 

[T4R2014]

Definitely inspect that regularly.