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Joey~AP · 02-11-2009, 11:28 AM

Look to the right of my Hobart.

Disc and hub are held together by studs.

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Excuse my mess!

thirdstreettito · 02-11-2009, 11:42 AM

Thanks! You guys really helped!

**special-K** · 02-11-2009, 01:45 PM

The hub isn`t always seperate from the disc.The unit is known as a rotor or disc.The studs are "pressed" not packed.With owning a 4wd you`ll get to where taking that hub apart is like putting a battery in.

**special-K** · 02-11-2009, 01:49 PM

I hate when you can`t quite get it back in the groove when you`re almost done.Whaaa!!!

thirdstreettito · 02-11-2009, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

The hub isn`t always seperate from the disc.The unit is known as a rotor or disc.The studs are "pressed" not packed.With owning a 4wd you`ll get to where taking that hub apart is like putting a battery in.

I say packed, I say pressed, it all depends on how I feel...

It's as hard as putting a battery in? GAWD! I'll never get it apart!

**special-K** · 02-11-2009, 06:19 PM

Oh ok.I always feel like saying pressed.

skchevota · 02-11-2009, 07:51 PM

If you havent pulled one apart before, you will need the 4 prong hub socket to get the nuts off. also be carfull when putting it back together. the inner nut has a small nub stiking out that lines up with one of the holes in the washer between the nuts. You must line that back up when putting it back together. If it wont line up then flip the washer over and try again, if that doesnt work the tighten the inner nut a bit more and repete. If done correctly the nuts wont back off. Ive fount that snap ring pliers work very well to put in the washer.
Remember to repack you wheel bearings while it is apart!

Joey~AP · 02-13-2009, 12:34 AM

You get it off yet?

**special-K** · 02-13-2009, 12:05 PM

How zit goin?

thirdstreettito · 02-13-2009, 01:17 PM

I've had strep real bad since Sunday. I am so tired of being cooped up in the house all day, I was so tempted yesterday to start working but I cant! I should be well enough Saturday or Sunday to work on it, I'll tell you guys how it goes. I just have to see if we have snap ring pliers or if I have to go buy some.

thirdstreettito · 02-13-2009, 01:18 PM

Check the stud thread.

**special-K** · 02-13-2009, 04:58 PM

You can get by with two thin objects like a pen screwdriver or pointer/center punch.

LONGHAIR · 02-13-2009, 05:58 PM

No reason for two threads to do the same thing.....merged.

thirdstreettito · 02-13-2009, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

You can get by with two thin objects like a pen screwdriver or pointer/center punch.

When I was messing with it the other day I was able to push in hard with the pen driver and pry the ring up a bit, but the other pen driver couldn't get under it. Anyone have pics of where to get it under or any pics to help?

02-11-2009, 11:28 AM	#26
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: Replace studs? Look to the right of my Hobart. Disc and hub are held together by studs. Excuse my mess! __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

02-11-2009, 11:42 AM	#27
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Replace studs? Thanks! You guys really helped! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

02-11-2009, 01:45 PM	#28
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Replace studs? The hub isn`t always seperate from the disc.The unit is known as a rotor or disc.The studs are "pressed" not packed.With owning a 4wd you`ll get to where taking that hub apart is like putting a battery in. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-11-2009, 01:49 PM	#29
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Front hub help! I hate when you can`t quite get it back in the groove when you`re almost done.Whaaa!!! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-11-2009, 06:19 PM	#31
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Replace studs? Oh ok.I always feel like saying pressed. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-11-2009, 07:51 PM	#32
skchevota Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Evans, Colorado Posts: 530	Re: Replace studs? If you havent pulled one apart before, you will need the 4 prong hub socket to get the nuts off. also be carfull when putting it back together. the inner nut has a small nub stiking out that lines up with one of the holes in the washer between the nuts. You must line that back up when putting it back together. If it wont line up then flip the washer over and try again, if that doesnt work the tighten the inner nut a bit more and repete. If done correctly the nuts wont back off. Ive fount that snap ring pliers work very well to put in the washer. Remember to repack you wheel bearings while it is apart!

02-13-2009, 12:34 AM	#33
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: Front hub help! You get it off yet? __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

02-13-2009, 12:05 PM	#34
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Replace studs? How zit goin? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-13-2009, 01:17 PM	#35
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Replace studs? I've had strep real bad since Sunday. I am so tired of being cooped up in the house all day, I was so tempted yesterday to start working but I cant! I should be well enough Saturday or Sunday to work on it, I'll tell you guys how it goes. I just have to see if we have snap ring pliers or if I have to go buy some. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

02-13-2009, 01:18 PM	#36
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Front hub help! Check the stud thread. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

02-13-2009, 04:58 PM	#37
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Replace studs? You can get by with two thin objects like a pen screwdriver or pointer/center punch. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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