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Geepfreak
October 21st, 2004, 13:07
Has anyone found/ or looked for bolts that would replace the factory hub bolts, with a female torx pattern or hex pattern that would sit more flush to the back of the knuckle. Broke another axle last weekend, and almost could not get a couple of the bolts off. http://www.freepichosting.com/Thumbs/421559972/6/600/450.jpg
not the worst bolt head
Lawn Cher'
October 21st, 2004, 13:35
Try www.mcmaster.com

I don't remember what size that bolt is, but you should be able to measure and come up with a replacement with a hex hed.
BornAgainXJer
October 21st, 2004, 13:43
Has anyone found/ or looked for bolts that would replace the factory hub bolts, with a female torx pattern or hex pattern that would sit more flush to the back of the knuckle. Broke another axle last weekend, and almost could not get a couple of the bolts off. http://www.freepichosting.com/Thumbs/421559972/6/600/450.jpg
not the worst bolt head
Is there a Nut and Bolt Supply in UT valley? That's where I would go, or fastenal engineering, also Bolt Supply. You could try lowes. As far as convenience goes, lowes has the best selection of Grade 8 hardware.
Lawn Cher'
October 21st, 2004, 14:17
You could try lowes. As far as convenience goes, lowes has the best selection of Grade 8 hardware.

Except that it is metric, 10 or 12 mm, (I don't remember which) and Lowe's is probably not gonna have that.
BornAgainXJer
October 21st, 2004, 15:27
lowes does have some metric but not that long. Anyways the others places will definately have what you need
5-90
October 21st, 2004, 15:34
Since they're metric (for some reason, no real surprise there...) "Grade 8" is meaningless. However, I'd make sure to get 10.8 class bolts for the hubs.

Suppliers? McMaster is nice, but their website is a PITA. Fastenal will have pretty much everything you're likely to need, and you might want to check ARP - they have a decent bulk selection, and I'm pretty sure both of those guys will do a "low-head" bolt that will give more room for the axle shaft. Something to think about...

5-90
RCP Phx
October 21st, 2004, 17:12
By now you may have damaged the pattern,but I can only assume that what you have really needed is a good socket!I have never had any problems using a 12pt-1/2" drive Craftsman socket to get the hubs out!