1466 front hub studs(photo)

I know I'm probably not the first guy to do this, but I'm so tickled with myself I just had to show off.

The threads for the lug bolts on the front hubs on my old 1466 were about shot. I had two or three that you couldn't really even tighten anymore. About a year ago I replaced the front wheel-bearing assemblies on my 94 Dodge diesel pickup. The new bearing assemblies came with new studs. Being a "practical" farmer,,,I never throw anything away (just aske the MRS). I took a die grinder and ground out what was left of the threads and drove the studs in. I did have to put a 5/8 lock washer on the back-side of the stud because they were a little long. I bought some new large 15/16 wrench-size lug nuts and once again, I'm farm'in in style with my 40 year old equipment ;)
Paul

Do you think the lock washers will cause me any problems in the future? I used them because that is what I had on hand.

I was feeling pretty smug with myself, but anyone putting Dodge parts on a Farmal ought to be a little suspect when it comes to his reasoning ability.

Hardy har harr
Paul

That's called "creative engineering". Sure looks good to me.

Thanks for sharing the idea. :>)

Allan