davey buoy Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Other than re-tapping and inserting a heli coil,any other ideas how to get the one bolt tight. I guess a new hub would be the ideal answer. It's only one bolt ,any other ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Other than re-tapping and inserting a heli coil,any other ideas how to get the one bolt tight. I guess a new hub would be the ideal answer. It's only one bolt ,any other ideas? How about going the other way and putting a stud in from the back and then the nut goes on from the front, pretty sure Princess Auto has different sizes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted July 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 How about going the other way and putting a stud in from the back and then the nut goes on from the front, pretty sure Princess Auto has different sizes. That's a great idea,but my ez-load trailer has brakes. The holes are inward, I don't think that idea would work. A normal hub you could do that. Was thinking of using Loctite,but I'd have a heck of a time getting it out later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smally21 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Maybe a coil is overkill, how about just drill and tap 1 size larger.. Course, have to carry extra wrench or multi if you have roadside change.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted July 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Maybe a coil is overkill, how about just drill and tap 1 size larger.. Course, have to carry extra wrench or multi if you have roadside change.. That's a idea!,I do keep a four way wheel wrench in my truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smally21 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I hate to say anything other than original equipment in great condition, but you wouldn't be the first guy to tap a bolt. There is alot of metal to work with to get a good grab with the oversized bolt.. i just mentioned the differnent sizes as to avoid a DOH on the side of the highway a year after your forget you did it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tybo Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Heli-coil is not a legal repair for a piece of road worthy equipment in the application you described. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 A new hub/drum is not expensive. Save yourself the future headaches of different wrenches. Locktite will not help with damaged threads. It is designed to keep them from coming loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnimon Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Common hubs are cheap, quick and simple to install. Save yourself the headache and pick one up at princess auto,a complete kit. In my trade ive seen so many jimmy riggens gone wrong, and the "can you fix this temporarily so i can get home?, i will fix it there.". If I got a nickel for every time Ive heard that, OMG !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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