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Will try to keep this update brief. Took the washers and nuts to the nut and bolt store. Was told that the washers looked like they were grade 5 which is a soft steel. Wound up buying some grade 8 washers to try. Got home and tried them out but they would not fit. Diameter of the washers is...

This is where I am at now. Removed and replaced all axle studs on right axle. Put wheel (Cragar SS) back on and used new lug nuts and washers. Nuts are 7/16 x 20. Had read on site that nuts should be torqued to 65 ft. lbs. Started torque at 30 ft. lbs. and then went to 40 ft. lbs. then 50...

Been doing some thinking (?) and have decided to try some regular new studs. May get them tack welded if I can find someone who will do it. Anyhow will give update when I get finished. Thanks again for help.

Thanks for the tips. They aren't sloppy in hole loose, just turning in the hole. May just try some with larger splines.

Finished putting the rear end together yesterday and today I put the wheels on. Problem is when I tried to torque the lug nuts, they would not tighten up. Looks like the studs are turning in the axle shaft flange holes. Had three nuts out of ten torque down. Pulled the axles back out to...

Sorry I haven't gotten back sooner, but have been working on the rear end and some projects around the house. Sounds like I don't have anything to worry about so will bolt everything up and drive on down the road! Quick question, has anyone changed out the emergency brake cables on their 1965...

Thanks for info. Could you tell me what an indication of the brake shoes not returning would be or how much of the wear pad is worn off to have repairs made? There is no grove, but I can feel a difference in height from the worn area to the original height of the wear pad. Am I looking for a...

Seems like I read had read something about pads can wear down over time and effect the way the brake shoe works. Just wondering! And shoes are 10 x 1 3/4. Thanks, guess there is no need to worry!!

Have a 1965 Dart GT that I had to pull the differential out. Saw that the wheel cylinders are leaking and noticed on tear down that the wear pads that the lower part of the brake shoes ride on are looking worn. There is a ridge that you can feel. Is there a way to tell when to replace the...

Had axle bearings replaced two years ago and haven't put that many miles on car. Won't be able to put rear end together until next week. Will post out come!

Do not have the tools to rebuild. However, I did pull the pumpkin and when I broke it loose from the rear end housing not much oil came out. That made me think that the bearings were shot. The manager of an O'Reilly's, who is a MOPAR owner recommended that I stop by and talk to the guy who...

Having trouble finding lug nuts that will fit my Cragar Mags. Measurements of the lug nuts are: Length: 1 1/2 inches, Shank length: 3/4 inches, Hex head: 11/16, and I think the shank diameter is .592. Anyone know where I can find some?

I have a 489 8 3/4 differential with I believe Borg Warner Spin Resistant that needs to be rebuilt. Is this something that I could do or is it best to let someone who rebuilds rearends do it. It has been 50+ years since I have messed with a differential and just not sure about tackling this...

Thanks everyone for the information. Just couldn't remember and couldn't find anything online. Then light bulb went off and I realized that all I had to do was come here, ask and question would be answered.

Forgot to mention that I have a 65 Dart. So, I guess that the numbers on the two tags have nothing in common?

Had a senior moment!! I am sure that this question has been asked before, and I may have even done so, but I am going to ask again. Are the numbers on the vehicle number tag supposed to match any numbers on the fender tag? If so, which numbers should match up? Decoded my fender tag and...

Thanks, hadn't thought about good old JB! Will pass it on.

A friend of mine is thinking of buying 1965 Dart that is in pretty good shape. Owner removed the vin tag from the door pillar when car was repainted. Vin tag is now held in place with sheet metal screws. Checked vin tag using decoder and everything appears to be in order. I know that in 1965...

Thinking about getting new wheels for my 1965 Dart GT. Saw yours and was wondering if you could tell me what brand they are and where you got them. They look pretty good on your car!

The stainless look pretty good. Will stainless tips keep their shine like the chrome tips? Had read that the shine of stainless tips are more of a matte or brushed finish compared to chrome. The one you have look just as smooth and shiny as chrome. Is there a certain polish that you have to...

Thanks for the help. There are some tips out there that sure look like the ones that are on it. If anyone has suggestions, I know that I have come to the right place.

Here are some pictures of the dual setup on my Dart. Will probably go with the chrome again instead of stainless. Just wondering if anyone had a preference as to where to buy them.

Need to replace both exhaust tips on my 1965 Dart GT. The ones on it right now are chrome and the chrome is looking bad. Prices for them are all about the same so I guess the quality is all the same. (?) Have looked at Classic Industries, Year One, Summit, Jegs, Mopar Plus. Any suggestions...

Reason I am asking is because a few years ago I put larger tires on my Dart and had to bend the bottom lip at front of the wheel well so that the tire would not rub when turning left. The right side has plenty of clearance in the front, around 2-3 inches from front of tire to lower portion of...

Can someone please tell me the difference between the left and right upper control arms for a 1965 Dart? Are the arms marked "L" and "R" or some other identification? If you were to install the left on the right side and the right on the left side, how would you know?

I am sure that a member knows the answer to this question. What type of plastic was used to make the hood ornament for the 1965 Dodge Dart? Talking about the cup part that has the silver and white Chrysler star at the bottom. I think that the cup was filled with a clear acrylic, or perhaps...

The high cost of the blades is probably because they survivor blades folks happen to have stashed away years ago. Now they want to sell them for as much as they can get. As for the blades, just go to Amazon and type in windshield wiper blade refills in the search box. You will get a long list...

I have a 1965 Dodge Dart GT that I have been working on and driving for about 18 years now. Last year it began to make a noise that sounded like metal on metal when I would back it up for the first time that I would take it out for a drive. Now it would not make a noise every time which made...

Got the DIY wiper blade rubber strips this afternoon. Removed the old blade from the holder, cut new rubber strip to length, and inserted new blade into the holder. Then put everything back together. Turned out to be a very easy job. Learned something new today! By the way, I did find some...

Thanks for the information. Went ahead and order some DIY blade material from Amazon. Will let you know how successful I was in trying to make the replacements with this kit.