Rear 3rd Member Studs Replaced with Button Head Bolts?

[Seanz0rz]

My rear 3rd member has been leaking for years, it is leaking through the threads on the studs. I plan on pulling the axle to fix the leak soon and actually bought new studs a few years ago. I am actually thinking that using a button head screw installed from the inside to use as a more robust stud.

Has anyone done this and has a McMaster PN or specs on the screw? I can figure it out but don't have much free time to go digging before the weekend.

Thanks!

[YotaFun]

I'll be watching this, I have had the same issure as well.
I believe it is something like this you are looking to do correct?
http://www.lowrangeoffroad.com/trail...056-1-kit.html

[Seanz0rz]

Exactly that.

I did find an old stud, M8 - 1.25 x 37mm

[Kryptoroxx]

I've got the list. Hang on a minute. This is one of the greatest upgrades known to mankind

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[Seanz0rz]

You rock!

If I order today, I should have them tomorrow! Thanks!

[Kryptoroxx]

Couldn't find my list so I pulled it from Pirate 4x4 where I got my list. I think all of the serial numbers were correct if memory serves. Check them though lol. A fair warning that this modification takes a long while. Screwing the buttonheads in from the backside takes a while. I think it took me an hour to do all of the holes. I also tried to use the same system for the longer bolts but there's no way to get them to thread from the backside sadly.

McMaster PNs
Socket Cap Screws Class 10.9 $9.28/25
PN 91239A442
Lock Washers $2.89/100
PN 91169A200
Nuts $8.81/100
PN 90685A045
Permatex Ultra Grey ~$6

Total 26.98 and enough to do more then 2 axles.

[YotaFun]

I also tried to use the same system for the longer bolts but there's no way to get them to thread from the backside sadly.

Looks like McMaster has threaded rod.
I have alway had issues with the longer studs staying in or stripping out.
MAybe with something here we could thread a rod through and then a nut and lock washer on the back side with some thread locker give us another option?

[Kryptoroxx]

Looks like McMaster has threaded rod.
I have alway had issues with the longer studs staying in or stripping out.
MAybe with something here we could thread a rod through and then a nut and lock washer on the back side with some thread locker give us another option?

That could work but the clearence would have to be checked. It might work but to be honest I haven't had my diff off in a year....but it also hasn't been leaking

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[Seanz0rz]

Thanks! I have nuts and washers, so I just need the bolts. I will buy the zinc played ones to avoid the rust on black oxide.

[Bob98SR5]

I have this issue too. Watching this thread as well