March 6, 201213 yr comment_383200 could have been an impurity in the metal that caused a local weak spot and then it lead to fracture. But I can forward this pic to some of my NASA failure engineers. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/42487-rear-stub-axle-just-broke-when-tried-to-torque-nut/?&page=2#findComment-383200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 12, 201212 yr comment_383785 I had one break off like that when i was driving.... Luckily i was driving in a straight line in a residential street. Not on some busy street on a turning lane.... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/42487-rear-stub-axle-just-broke-when-tried-to-torque-nut/?&page=2#findComment-383785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 26, 201212 yr Author comment_388315 Hey Guys and Girls, Turns out I didn't have 2 spare stub axles in my parts car. They were there, just severely damaged. Found some on Craigslist and both are good, here are some pictures of the stub axle I'll use, and the one that started this whole mess. Bryce Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/42487-rear-stub-axle-just-broke-when-tried-to-torque-nut/?&page=2#findComment-388315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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