Jeepxj1234

So I stripped a lug stud on the right front wheel, got a new one and as I was putting the brake caliper back on, the top bolt would not catch (the lower was fine). I've tried everything, I got a longer bolt so that I could get it in to where the threads might catch but they just won't. I'm stuck and I don't really know what to do. I don't think that I can get a nut in the tight space on the other side of the hub where the top of the caliper bolts on.. Has anyone ever encountered this or know what to do? Thanks!

96_xj

I have/do. I used the longer bolt and nut method.


working fine for a while now, just use some blue locktite and run it.

The VooDoo Reverend

I had the same problem. There's a Guy who sells a repair kit. All you need to do is drill the hole and rethread it with an insert and bolt included in the kit. Search Amazon for it.

Jeepxj1234

That's what I was thinking but it looks almost impossible to line the nut up to the hole/bolt. How did you do it?

Jeepxj1234

I guess I'll have to get the kit if ^ that doesn't work. Thanks

96_xj

stick the nut in a box end wrench and use it to line up with the bolt

Jeepxj1234

Hah alright I'll have to get a new wrench then but thanks. I'll try

Jeepxj1234

Wait will I have enough room to get the wrench off after I get it tightened? I barely had enough space to fit the nut down there..

96_xj

use the open end. mine have little magnets in them to keep the but there. or use a piece of small tape

Jeepxj1234

Ohh yours has magnants on it. Now it makes since ok thanks. I'll prob try the tape

kyleag89

I used needle nose pliers to get the nut started on mine.

Jeepxj1234

Yeah I tried to do that but i got really frustrated and had to stop for the day haha

Jeepxj1234

I got the nut on and it seems to be tight and fixed. Thanks guys!