This is the genuine Lippert Components replacement manual nut used in slide-out drive systems and related RV undercarriage hardware. Precise dimensions -- .5150" inner diameter, 5/8" hex drive, and 1-1/4" overall length -- make it a direct OEM-spec swap when the original nut strips, corrodes, or goes missing during service.
Lippert slide-out and leveling systems depend on precisely sized drive hardware. Using an undersized or mismatched nut can cause drive shaft slippage, uneven slide travel, or outright failure in the field. Part 116596 is dimensioned to Lippert's own specification and fits the drive shaft and hex socket tooling used on their manual override and motor-driven slide-out assemblies.
The .5150" I.D. is sized to slip over Lippert's standard drive rod diameter with the correct running clearance. The 5/8" hex profile accepts a standard 5/8" socket or box wrench, allowing hand-crank manual operation when the motor is bypassed during a roadside emergency. The 1-1/4" body length provides adequate thread engagement for secure retention without interfering with adjacent drive components.
.5150" I.D., 5/8" hex, 1-1/4" length -- exact Lippert factory specification for proper fit and function.
5/8" hex drive accepts standard socket wrench for manual slide-out operation during motor failure or power loss.
Drop-in swap for the original 116596 nut -- no modification, drilling, or adapter required.
Sourced directly from Lippert Components to ensure correct metallurgy and dimensional tolerance.