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    Staked castle nut-how to

    seems pretty self explanatory but wanted to double check. Is it as simple as a hammer and a center punch? Is it really worth it?

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    Is staking the castle nut worth it? Absolutely

    The goal is to move enough material from the end plate into a notch or two on the castle nut that will prevent the nut from becoming loose. A hammer and center punch will get the job done. Do not use red loctite.
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    Center punch, small hammer and a couple of solid thumps will usually move enough material. A couple of light taps to make a small indent enough to keep your punch from slipping when you actually hit to move material

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    Using a spring punch has worked well for me and seemed easier than a hammer and punch.

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    What happens when you want to remove it. Is it simple to reverse the staking?

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    It's more or less permanent. You have to grind away the staking, then get a new castle nut and end plate, which is like ten bucks tops.

    Of course you could always do like a now infamous manufacturer and just red locktite it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Don Nguyen View Post
    What happens when you want to remove it. Is it simple to reverse the staking?
    Not an issue. You can feel it on the wrench when you remove it but it's no big deal.
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    Quote Originally Posted by HansTheHobbit View Post
    It's more or less permanent. You have to grind away the staking, then get a new castle nut and end plate, which is like ten bucks tops.

    Of course you could always do like a now infamous manufacturer and just red locktite it.
    Wrong. Absolutely wrong.
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    Stop dicking the dog, please. It's gross.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Don Nguyen View Post
    What happens when you want to remove it. Is it simple to reverse the staking?
    With a good wrench you just turn the receiver extension nut and it will come off. You may not be able to use the end plate again because there's only so much room to stake.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Berserkr556 View Post
    With a good wrench you just turn the receiver extension nut and it will come off. You may not be able to use the end plate again because there's only so much room to stake.
    The castle nut can be torque a little different and the notches will land in a different place.
    Last edited by titsonritz; 12-30-15 at 12:12.

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