Rear lug hole stripped
10-16-08, 01:33 PM
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Rear lug hole stripped
Hey guys,
After finding I have 3 stripped lug bolt holes stripped in the front left wheel, I checked the rear and found only 1 stripped.
What part is required to be replaced? I can't find the likely part on my local parts supplier websites. Rear hub? Axle?
After finding I have 3 stripped lug bolt holes stripped in the front left wheel, I checked the rear and found only 1 stripped.
What part is required to be replaced? I can't find the likely part on my local parts supplier websites. Rear hub? Axle?
10-16-08, 04:18 PM
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I wouldn't worry too much about one stripped lug hole on the rear axle. I have been running mine with only 3 bolts for several years. As long as you can tork the other three to 70-80 lbs you should be fine.
I tried to JB weld a stud in there that I had for an old set of wheels but it eventually broke free.
I tried to JB weld a stud in there that I had for an old set of wheels but it eventually broke free.
10-16-08, 04:20 PM
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New axles can be bought from a few places. If it were me, I'd go to ReSpeed and get Moser axles, but I believe they are only available for the 84-85 models.
If you go to a junker, remeber there are 3 different types of axles. 79-83, 84-85 12A, and 84-85 GSL-SE.
The axles can be interchanged between drum/disc rearends, as long as the year model limits are noted.
If you go to a junker, remeber there are 3 different types of axles. 79-83, 84-85 12A, and 84-85 GSL-SE.
The axles can be interchanged between drum/disc rearends, as long as the year model limits are noted.
10-17-08, 07:05 AM
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I ended up pressing my own studs into my rear axle when I found a few stripped holes. I was able to do it without having to pull the axles as well. They have been working well now for over 2 years.
This post I made originally on it has the part#s I got from Autozone and the drill bit size. Depending on your rims you may need longer studs then I used.
https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...85&postcount=6
Its worth a try since if it doesn't work, you'll need to pull the axles anyway.
This post I made originally on it has the part#s I got from Autozone and the drill bit size. Depending on your rims you may need longer studs then I used.
https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...85&postcount=6
Its worth a try since if it doesn't work, you'll need to pull the axles anyway.
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10-17-08, 09:42 AM
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New axles can be bought from a few places. If it were me, I'd go to ReSpeed and get Moser axles, but I believe they are only available for the 84-85 models.
If you go to a junker, remeber there are 3 different types of axles. 79-83, 84-85 12A, and 84-85 GSL-SE.
The axles can be interchanged between drum/disc rearends, as long as the year model limits are noted.
If you go to a junker, remeber there are 3 different types of axles. 79-83, 84-85 12A, and 84-85 GSL-SE.
The axles can be interchanged between drum/disc rearends, as long as the year model limits are noted.
(Disk doesn't have this issue, AFAICT.)
If you pull a unit from a junker, look carefully at the outer rim of the backing plate: it will be either single, or double. If it doesn't match the one on your car, you'll need to get a new bearing pressed in order to swap the two plates.
Related thread:
https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generation-specific-1979-1985-18/parts-id-question-sa-drum-brakes-787270/
10-17-08, 11:31 AM
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Quite true. The SA and FB do have different drum brake setups, but the axle itself is still the same.
I didn't mention the backing plate issue. If getting an axle from a different style brakes, the backing plate would need to be changed.
I was simply covering the different axleshafts, and what can/cannot be swapped.
I didn't mention the backing plate issue. If getting an axle from a different style brakes, the backing plate would need to be changed.
I was simply covering the different axleshafts, and what can/cannot be swapped.
10-17-08, 02:54 PM
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Quite true. The SA and FB do have different drum brake setups, but the axle itself is still the same.
I didn't mention the backing plate issue. If getting an axle from a different style brakes, the backing plate would need to be changed.
I was simply covering the different axleshafts, and what can/cannot be swapped.
I didn't mention the backing plate issue. If getting an axle from a different style brakes, the backing plate would need to be changed.
I was simply covering the different axleshafts, and what can/cannot be swapped.
But not everyone knows to look for that, and it's just so tempting to bolt it up and be done, sometimes.
10-18-08, 09:35 PM
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Wow i almost wrecked my car car today the past owner neglected to tell me that most of the on four side were done and i was going on a 40 mile trip the wheel fly off and i almost cause a 10+ car accident luckily no one was hurt but i would have killed the previous owner i've had the car for like 3 days thats just one of the problems i have to fix sense i got it.........
10-18-08, 09:53 PM
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Wow i almost wrecked my car car today the past owner neglected to tell me that most of the on four side were done and i was going on a 40 mile trip the wheel fly off and i almost cause a 10+ car accident luckily no one was hurt but i would have killed the previous owner i've had the car for like 3 days thats just one of the problems i have to fix sense i got it.........
Uhhhh what? English please?
Did your crown nut fail on the front spindles, or did the rear axle walk out of its housing?
10-18-08, 10:16 PM
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Wow i almost wrecked my car car today the past owner neglected to tell me that most of the threads on all four wheels were done and i was going on a 40 mile trip and the front passenger wheel flew off and i almost cause a 10+ car accident luckily no one was hurt but i would have killed the previous owner if i crashed....i've had the car for like 3 days thats just one of the problems i have to fix sense i got it.........
10-19-08, 09:02 PM
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I had this problem on my '84... one of the rear lug holes was stripped out.
I ended up carefully drilling/tapping it to 14mmx1.5, then got a lug bolt for a late model VW/Audi. I think I told the guy I needed one for a 2005 Passat. Three bucks at the dealership, and I was in business.
I ended up carefully drilling/tapping it to 14mmx1.5, then got a lug bolt for a late model VW/Audi. I think I told the guy I needed one for a 2005 Passat. Three bucks at the dealership, and I was in business.
