Actually, I think he's looking for those "Push On" washers that are sort
of star shaped on the inside.  They push onto axles of "Little Red
Wagons" and such (Radio Flyers) and hold the wheels on.

Mike

Andrew Philbrick wrote:
> is it the axle nut you are looking for?
>
> here is a pic from an split bus but the concept is the same
>
> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=275223
>
> if so, vanagain has them for $3.
>
> Andrew
>
> On Sun, Sep 28, 2008 at 4:08 PM, Tabe Johnson
> <greentabe-vanagon@yahoo.com>wrote:
>
>> I'm trying to figure out the name of a part.  It looks kinda like
>> a star-type lock washer, but fits tightly on the shaft, not loose
>> like a washer.
>>
>> It slides on one way but not slide off because the "rays" on the star
>> bend a bit as they contact the shaft and only let the star move one way.
>>
>> Anyone know what these things are called?  They are used (for instance)
>> to hold wheels on the axles of cheap dollies or wheels on wagon axles.
>>
>> Lost one, need to replace it.
>>
>>
>> thanks!
>>
>> tabe johnson/87 westy
>>
>