Front Hub to Knuckle Bolt = $55 bolt anyone have a better source?

[1RNGR]

I mean I could probably machine this bolt for less. Kinda crazy.

 

[JeepFan]

I mean I could probably machine this bolt for less. Kinda crazy.

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$36.96 on BAM Wholesale parts.

 

[1RNGR]

$36.96 on BAM Wholesale parts.

You saving me money my friend, I owe you some beers

 

[JeepFan]

You saving me money my friend, I owe you some beers

Hopefully they don't ding you on shipping.

 

[1RNGR]

On older rigs where rust has become and issue, I imagine these bolts that hold the hub to the knuckle must get corroded AF and become a booger to get off, especially on the trail.

 

[1RNGR]

Hopefully they don't ding you on shipping.

I ordered 6 just to have spares, shipping to Verdi, NV was $19

 

[OverlanderJK]

If it’s the same as the JK I have some extras.

 

[1RNGR]

If it’s the same as the JK I have some extras.

The JK bolt was 6 point, the JL / JT is 12 point. I will figure out the dimensions and thread type and let you know. I might also experiment with machining some of these on my lathe out of some sort of corrosion resistant material.

 

[OverlanderJK]

The JK bolt was 6 point, the JL / JT is 12 point. I will figure out the dimensions and thread type and let you know. I might also experiment with machining some of these on my lathe out of some sort of corrosion resistant material.

Pretty sure mine are 12 point.

 

[OverlanderJK]

Yup. 12 point

 

[1RNGR]

Yup. 12 point
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That actually looks nicer than the ones off my JT. Mine are not black, they look the same though. I would have to test with micrometer and thread tools to make sure.

 

[Cousin Clyde]

I mean I could probably machine this bolt for less. Kinda crazy.

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No you couldn’t.

 

[Bierpower]

I've found this place to be a good source for a lot of specialty bolts

12-Point Flange Bolt 12.9 Black M12X1.75 Coarse

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belmetric.com

 

[CalSgt]

Yeah…. I planned on replacing a few after my axle broke & they were $30 something back then. That’s a fucking retarded amount for a bolt, I’d bet ARP makes replacements for less.

 

[Bierpower]

I would think you could get them for a more reasonable amount from a parts house also.

 

[jeeeep]

JK 12 pt bolt is M12x1.75x75.00 $9.69/ea
JT 12 pt - M12x1.75x75.50 $41.63

prices from stevewhiteparts.com - shipping is extra and sometimes not worth the extra cost.

hmm.. guess longer is better and priced accordingly lol

 

[1RNGR]

JK 12 pt bolt is M12x1.75x75.00 $9.69/ea
JT 12 pt - M12x1.75x75.50 $41.63

prices from stevewhiteparts.com - shipping is extra and sometimes not worth the extra cost.

hmm.. guess longer is better and priced accordingly lol

The tip of the JT doesn't have threads, so if you ignore the tip, they are basically the same bolt.
I'm going order a JK bolt and give it a try just for grins.

 

[OverlanderJK]

The tip of the JT doesn't have threads, so if you ignore the tip, they are basically the same bolt.
I'm going order a JK bolt and give it a try just for grins.

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The tip of the JK one doesn’t either.

 

[CalSgt]

JK 12 pt bolt is M12x1.75x75.00 $9.69/ea
JT 12 pt - M12x1.75x75.50 $41.63

prices from stevewhiteparts.com - shipping is extra and sometimes not worth the extra cost.

hmm.. guess longer is better and priced accordingly lol

So, that’s half of a mm shorter? Or am I not understanding the measurements…

Half mm is like 20 thousandths of an inch

 

[jeeeep]

So, that’s half of a mm shorter? Or am I not understanding the measurements…

Half mm is like 20 thousandths of an inch

exactly, guess it really depends on how many threads actually pass thru the hub to keep it attached under proper torque.