[DeTomaso] Pantera Rear Axle

[Forest Goodhart]

I agree with Larry. I have two right hand axles on my car that have been there for over 120,000 miles without issue. Use the one you have with a new correct threaded nut to match.Forest

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I have heard of owners who discovered their Pantera had two left or two right axles. Note: They were not experiencing any problems due to this situation. 

There is nothing different between the two axles other than the right hand versus left hand thread for the nuts. 

This was done because in theory this approach will minimize either nut from loosening during use.

Dodge/Plymouth at one time (maybe they still do?) used left-hand and right-hand threads for the wheel studs. I learned that little fact the hard way, but thankfully the two wheel studs I snapped off were not on my car.  :-|

 Again, this is technically designed to minimize the nuts from loosening, but have you ever heard of a non-Dodge car suffering from chronic loosening of wheel nuts?

Considering the very high torque used to install the axle nuts, I really think you could safely use the spare axle you have.

I am sure others will chime in with their opinions. Ultimately, the choice will be yours.

Good luck.

Larry


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   I agree with Larry. I have two right hand axles on my car that have
   been there for over 120,000 miles without issue. Use the one you have
   with a new correct threaded nut to match.
   Forest
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   From: Larry Finch via DeTomaso <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
   To: Email List Address For Posting <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
   Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2017 3:59 PM
   Subject: [DeTomaso] Pantera Rear Axle
   I have heard of owners who discovered their Pantera had two left or two
   right axles. Note: They were not experiencing any problems due to this
   situation.
   There is nothing different between the two axles other than the right
   hand versus left hand thread for the nuts.
   This was done because in theory this approach will minimize either nut
   from loosening during use.
   Dodge/Plymouth at one time (maybe they still do?) used left-hand and
   right-hand threads for the wheel studs. I learned that little fact the
   hard way, but thankfully the two wheel studs I snapped off were not on
   my car.  :-|
   Again, this is technically designed to minimize the nuts from
   loosening, but have you ever heard of a non-Dodge car suffering from
   chronic loosening of wheel nuts?
   Considering the very high torque used to install the axle nuts, I
   really think you could safely use the spare axle you have.
   I am sure others will chime in with their opinions. Ultimately, the
   choice will be yours.
   Good luck.
   Larry
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