I think you were up against rust on the threads on the nut that were exposed in the flats. On mine I just soaked them good and ran them back and forth a bit till they loosened up. At least there was no crimp on the nuts on mine. I don't think there's a need for Nylock nuts there as the spring is a giant lockwasher. But it can't hurt.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
