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Where can I find wheel bearing locknut/castellated nut/ "the mushroom" ?

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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 08:16 PM
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Where can I find wheel bearing locknut/castellated nut/ "the mushroom" ?

Just like the title says.

I had one of those that capped over the adjusting nut, but last time I took my car to a shop, they put the adjusting nut over the lock nut and flattened it. (Never going near that place again).

I've been looking around auto parts stores around here, but all the ones they carry are either too big or too small.

Does anybody know where, online or otherwise, that has them?
I was surprised Victoria British doesn't sell them.
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 08:38 PM
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have you tried any junk yards i use to have good luck finding parts there
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 10:31 PM
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ive got some laying around from parts cars that i can sell you.

is there anything else you need cause shipping is gonna run $4 minimum so you might as well make it worth it.
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 11:25 AM
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I had to go to the junk yard for the castellated lock nut that fits over the spindle nut. Couldn't find it anywhere as a new part. Good luck.
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 12:13 PM
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but last time I took my car to a shop, they put the adjusting nut over the lock nut and flattened it. (Never going near that place again).
what kind of numbnut does something like that anyway? thats a good idea not to go back there.
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 06:54 PM
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oop, I posted too soon. A Mazda dealer was able to find some. I appreciate the offer anyway, Skrew.

oh, and the place was Just Brakes, they hire the ********. I thought I'd take the easy route and just pay someone to do it, but if you want something done....
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 08:02 PM
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oh, and the place was Just Brakes, they hire the ********. I thought I'd take the easy route and just pay someone to do it, but if you want something done....
no. .......if you want it done RIGHT ,do it yourself.yeah those guys are the type that get paid minium wage to be "mechanics". if you need anything else just let me know.
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