Driveshaft/Hub nut

Hi all!

We have recently bought a new driveshaft for the rear. The joint where it connects to the housing that then slides in the diff is different than standard (original had like 3 sides but new one is just a round part). Still fits perfect, same length etc.

Now for the problematic part. The thread on the shaft for the hub nut is different to all the hub nuts I can find. Original is quite a fine thread where as new one is a very wide chunky style thread. Does anyone at all know what thread type this is so I can get a hub nut? It's all we need to get it back together

New thread in the photo

Okay I failed miserably at using a mobile phone to post this but I think it still makes sense!

Steven Donaldson said:

The joint where it connects to the housing that then slides in the diff is different than standard (original had like 3 sides but new one is just a round part).

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It's a cheap aftermarket shaft, so might vibrate. I'd only recommend OE shafts are fitted to the FL1.

Steven Donaldson said:

Does anyone at all know what thread type this is so I can get a hub nut? It's all we need to get it back together

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The new shaft should have been supplied with a nut, especially so if it's got a non standard thread. Be aware that a non standard thread, will also mean a non standard tightening torque.

I'd be sending the shaft back, and get an OE replacement.

Sorry Freelander 2 it's on - although I understand your point isn't model specific

It's my dad's car and he ordered it off a newer Freelander 2 as a quick fix just now. Turned out not a quick fix as we have no nut!

If we order a new OE one, do they all come with the Tri-joint on the diff end? Aftermarket are round?

Steven Donaldson said:

If we order a new OE one, do they all come with the Tri-joint on the diff end?

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OE shafts are made by GKN, and the 3 scalloped shape is there trademark design, so it's easy to spot.

Steven Donaldson said:

Sorry Freelander 2 it's on - although I understand your point isn't model specific

It's my dad's car and he ordered it off a newer Freelander 2 as a quick fix just now. Turned out not a quick fix as we have no nut!

If we order a new OE one, do they all come with the Tri-joint on the diff end? Aftermarket are round?

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What year is the F2?

GrumpyGel said:

What year is the F2?

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It's a 2008 model. 2.2 GS TD4