60Patrol

Hi. Need a left side (long side) rear axle shaft for a 1965 L60.

Ouch!

Indeed! I realize that probably for the majority of 60 series Patrol owners their Patrols aren't their only vehicles, but mine is my only vehicle.

Maybe this might be an option for you:

https://www.60patrol.com/forum/viewtopi ... =16&t=6468

1969 Nissan Patrol (as listed)

Thank you! I looked at it. Another member said he will sell me a shaft, and I should know about that today. The parts source in India seems to have lots of shafts, and I'm waiting to hear back from them on the cost plus shipping.

Does anyone know if the threads on the L60 axle shaft nut were changed from right-hand to left hand thread in later production? My Patrol is a '65 and the nut is right-hand. I got another axle shaft, I think it came from a later model Patrol, and the shaft threads seem to be left-hand.

Timoun wrote:Does anyone know if the threads on the L60 axle shaft nut were changed from right-hand to left hand thread in later production? My Patrol is a '65 and the nut is right-hand. I got another axle shaft, I think it came from a later model Patrol, and the shaft threads seem to be left-hand.

You are correct. They changed beginning 09/67 to a LH thread according to the parts manual.

Please check this post regarding sources for the axle nuts:

https://www.60patrol.com/forum/viewtopi ... 7&start=10

The one you need is Whittet-Higgins NL08 LOCKNUT

At the time of the posting, I got the following info into my notes:

https://www.mcmaster.com/#6343k21/=1bxrnyj
Thread Size 1.563"-18
OD 2 1/4"
Width 1/2"
(RH only)

Here’s three standard part numbers for our axle bearing retainer parts:
Right Hand nut is N-08
Left Hand nut is NL-08
Locktab washer is W-08
(Thread size is 1.563x18)
Courtesy of member Mild Bill

Whittet-Higgins W-08 Bearing and Shaft Lockwasher, For use with Whittet-Higgins N-08, PN-08 or PL-08, replaces Rose W-08, SKF W 08, Standard W-08, Timken W-08,
by Whittet-Higgins Company
$1.79 $ 1 79 + $10.28 shipping
https://www.amazon.com/Whittet-Higgins- ... B01D82WPK4

This should be the one you need
Whittet-Higgins NL-08 Threaded Shaft & Bearing Locknut, UNS 1.563-18 Left-Hand Thread, Not Self-Locking, replaces Standard PRL-08,
Price: $5.95 + $10.41 shipping
https://www.amazon.com/Whittet-Higgins- ... B01D84XNBW

Whittet-Higgins N-08 Threaded Shaft & Bearing Locknut, UNS 1.563-18 Right-Hand Thread, Not Self-Locking, replaces Rose N-08, SKF N 08, Standard N08, Timken N-08,
Price: $4.15 + $10.41 shipping
https://www.amazon.com/Whittet-Higgins- ... B01D82WEKA

Different options of lockwasher:
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss ... et-Higgins

Thank you. I just found that out. A left-hand nut is on the way. Thanks again for the confirmation!

Timoun wrote:Thank you. I just found that out. A left-hand nut is on the way. Thanks again for the confirmation!

Don't forget to let us know about the new nut and your repair. Pictures welcome.

Patrol is up and patrolling again. Many, many thanks to Flaggoni for the axle shaft, and also to all the other 60 Patrol members for their suggestions and advice!