Radius Arm Threads

[TexasBronco]

While removing my radius arm with a little "gentle" force I messed up some threads. I had run the nut done onto the threads to give me soemthing to wack, but some how the nut slipped and took out a few threads. I will post a picture tomorrow, but can anyone tell me how much thread needs to be there for the castle nut and codder pin to still work?

 

[TexasBronco]

Here is a picture. Sorry it is blurry, from the blue arrows up is the damaged part, and the black arrow shows when the pin goes.

http://texasbronco.tripod.com/Bronco/questions.htm

 

[broncnaz]

Ouch! looks like you still have enough threads to hold it fine since most of the threads that hold it are below the cotter pin hole. you can get a thread file at most autoparts stores it will clean out the damaged parts of the threads enough to get the nut back on. they come in handy every once in a while. good luck

 

[broncolove]

You could run a die over it, If you have a local machine shop, they should be able to do it for a few buck, maybe even free. Looks like you still have evough thred, kinda hard to tell without seeing it in person though. Hope it works out.

 

[tabascom16]

Can't tell from the picture if the threads are salvagable or completely gone. To just play it safe I would just buy a new radius arm. Place an ad in the wanted section here and you can probably get one cheap. I'm sure guys will have extra ones around if they went to aftermarket ones.