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383Blazer · 03-13-2013, 05:36 PM

So my problem is as stated in the title. I noticed today that one bolt is missing on my drivers side locking hub. This is giving it a little bit of play. I haven't dealt with fixing manual locking hubs in the past so I could use a few pointers as to what to do. Could putting a bolt in the missing spot fix it?
Thanks in advance.

Rubble · 03-13-2013, 08:01 PM

Are you talking about the Allen head bolts that hold the hub cover on? If so,maybe try tightening the rest up.They might have just worked themselves loose.While you at it,jack up that wheel and check for excess play in your bearings too,this doesn't sound like the problem but it dont hurt to check it.
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383Blazer · 03-13-2013, 08:23 PM

Yeah I was talking about the Allen head bolts. I tried to tighten them and I couldn't. I will jack up the wheel and check if it is loose too.

1969K10 · 03-13-2013, 09:12 PM

lock the hub in, and take all the bolts out to remove it and see what's going on. nothing will come flying out at you.

check the threads in the bolt holes, and see what's going on.

Rubble · 03-13-2013, 10:34 PM

Ya,I am with 1969K10. If your bolts are tight,better pull that cap off and see what's going on inside.Good luck
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03-13-2013, 05:36 PM	#1
383Blazer Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Corvallis Posts: 22	Slightly loose hub So my problem is as stated in the title. I noticed today that one bolt is missing on my drivers side locking hub. This is giving it a little bit of play. I haven't dealt with fixing manual locking hubs in the past so I could use a few pointers as to what to do. Could putting a bolt in the missing spot fix it? Thanks in advance.

03-13-2013, 08:01 PM	#2
Rubble Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Big Valley. Alberta Posts: 674	Re: Slightly loose hub Are you talking about the Allen head bolts that hold the hub cover on? If so,maybe try tightening the rest up.They might have just worked themselves loose.While you at it,jack up that wheel and check for excess play in your bearings too,this doesn't sound like the problem but it dont hurt to check it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1977 Chev C30 454/465/14ff DRW 1974 Chev C20.350/465/14ff " Rock n Roll ain't noise pollution"

03-13-2013, 08:23 PM	#3
383Blazer Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Corvallis Posts: 22	Re: Slightly loose hub Yeah I was talking about the Allen head bolts. I tried to tighten them and I couldn't. I will jack up the wheel and check if it is loose too.

03-13-2013, 09:12 PM	#4
1969K10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clarks Hill, Indiana Posts: 733	Re: Slightly loose hub lock the hub in, and take all the bolts out to remove it and see what's going on. nothing will come flying out at you. check the threads in the bolt holes, and see what's going on. __________________ 1969 K10 - V8, 465, 205, 12 bolt, D44 2002-current 1969 K20 - V8, 465, 221, Eaton, D44 2012-current Nothin' but drums on all 4 corners! past horses in the stable 72 C10-short step (97-02), 68 C10-long fleet (06-12)

03-13-2013, 10:34 PM	#5
Rubble Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Big Valley. Alberta Posts: 674	Re: Slightly loose hub Ya,I am with 1969K10. If your bolts are tight,better pull that cap off and see what's going on inside.Good luck Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1977 Chev C30 454/465/14ff DRW 1974 Chev C20.350/465/14ff " Rock n Roll ain't noise pollution"

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