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Old 08-27-2009, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Apogee View Post
The front bearing packs are consumable items, so if you can find a press-in M12x1.5 stud with a suitable knurl diameter to fit in place of the existing 1/2-20 studs in the rear axles, or resize them larger if necessary, that would seem to be the best long term solution in my mind.

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Yes. Good point.

I found some Dorman 1/2" studs with a .530" gnurled area.It took just a little enlarging of the holes in the front hubs to get them to press in. I used a 33/64 drill to open the hole, and just pulled them in with a lug nut from the front. Worked like a charm.
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