Non-standard D30 axle nut size?

[JerryD]

Ok, has anyone seen an axle nut on a JK D30 that was much smaller than a 35mm? I have had 5 JK's in the family that I've worked on... I think 3 times I've removed an axle nut. I have a 2 1/16" socket for CJ's, 36mm for YJ's, and a 35mm for the JK's I've worked on. The nut on this 2009 JK Sahara is MUCH smaller than 35mm. I didn't have my full socket set out so I'm not sure what it is... bigger than a 24mm but definitely smaller than the 35. Also, the rust on it makes it look almost welded on.

Have any of you seen a nut other than a 35/36mm on a D30? I stopped and sprayed a bunch of penetrating oil on it in hopes of chiseling off the rust later.

Any insight would be appreciated.

 

[JeepJeezy]

I remember seeing somewhere that a few came with 32mm. For the life of me I cannot find it now.

 

[JerryD]

I remember seeing somewhere that a few came with 32mm. For the life of me I cannot find it now.

For all that is good and holy, why?? Thanks for the response.

 

[BLACKJKU]

Ok, has anyone seen an axle nut on a JK D30 that was much smaller than a 35mm? I have had 5 JK's in the family that I've worked on... I think 3 times I've removed an axle nut. I have a 2 1/16" socket for CJ's, 36mm for YJ's, and a 35mm for the JK's I've worked on. The nut on this 2009 JK Sahara is MUCH smaller than 35mm. I didn't have my full socket set out so I'm not sure what it is... bigger than a 24mm but definitely smaller than the 35. Also, the rust on it makes it look almost welded on.

Have any of you seen a nut other than a 35/36mm on a D30? I stopped and sprayed a bunch of penetrating oil on it in hopes of chiseling off the rust later.

Any insight would be appreciated.

Do both sides have the same size nuts?

 

[Anybodyhome]

Do both sides have the same size nuts?

I'm not working on my axles, but now I'm curious. I'll check when I jump in the shower later.

 

[JerryD]

Do both sides have the same size nuts?

I didn't check, but plan to. My first thought was some boogered up the original and put whatever they had laying around back on.

 

[BLACKJKU]

I didn't check, but plan to. My first thought was some boogered up the original and put whatever they had laying around back on.

My same thought.

 

[Dirty Dog]

I didn't check, but plan to. My first thought was some boogered up the original and put whatever they had laying around back on.

That was my initial reaction too.

 

[JerryD]

Searching, I found Napa has a replacement that's 32mm. Bastages.

 

[Anybodyhome]

 

[JerryD]

Oooh. Dodged a major headache. This is one of the unit bearing to knuckle bolts.

Stretched it a wee bit...

 

[BLACKJKU]

Oooh. Dodged a major headache. This is one of the unit bearing to knuckle bolts.
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Stretched it a wee bit...

Must have been impacted a bit.