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chasing a front left wheel hub, GU ute

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chasing a front left wheel hub, GU ute

Post by vanbox »

the story is, a wheel came loose and i had to change all the wheel studs on the front left of my GU ute. the problem a came across on th wkend is that since changing the studs, it has weakened the spline in the hub, and subsequently i tore the spline on one of the studs.....after a cold chisel and a grinder i got it off.

my question is. other than getting a NEW hub, is there a product (l;ike oversized spline wheel studs?) that can successfully bite into the hub? ( a bit like a helecoil for spark plugs?). and is it cost effective? i would like to do all 6.

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Post by RoldIT »

Weld it ...
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Post by love ke70 »

replacement studs should be a little larger in teh shank so they bite in, maybe ask at your tyre shop and see what they can do...
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Post by vanbox »

already had the studs tack welded in....but its a bit hard to get a penetrating weld into cast iron....with only a tack (dont want full welds).

just bought the replacement studs from repco.....so unsure whether they are oversized. will ask a tyre shop tomorrow.

can anyone provide me with a hub for the right price????

cheers

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Post by vanbox »

checked around all the tyre shops and looks like ill be needing another hub...

anyone got a wreckers nearby that has this sort of item in stock? tried most of the sunny coast wreckers and they havent got any.

what about the outerlimits4x4 wreckers? anyone got one in their back yard?

cheers

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Post by 92mav »

aren't they the same as a GQ as i have a gq one
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Post by vanbox »

i was under the impression they are different...but cannot confirm?
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Post by chunderlicious »

gu have thicker discs i think... i know the 4.8 have bigger and thicker discs but im pretty sure the gus have a bigger disc.
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Post by rvh96 »

fit ford studs their 1/2 inch thread with 5/8 shank just redril the hubs to suit
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