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D27 Spindle Bolt Upgrade

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by CJ Joe, Jul 28, 2004.

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  1. Jul 28, 2004
    CJ Joe

    CJ Joe Truckhaven Tough!

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    Does anyone know of a source for the "wheel studs" for upgrading the spindle to cast iron knuckle attachment on the Dana 27 front axle.

    It is covered in great detail on Vernco's excellent website and I even have a Spicer 6-8124847 & Mopar J8124847 part numbers for these studs.

    I've called around and can't seem to locate anyone who can get me some.
     
    CJ Joe, Jul 28, 2004
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  2. Jul 28, 2004
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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  3. Jul 28, 2004
    H8PAVMNT

    H8PAVMNT Rub his head for luck

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    Joe check w/ Jim Johnson. He may know a local place to find them. I got my last set from him via this board.

    Welcome back.
     
    H8PAVMNT, Jul 28, 2004
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  4. Jul 29, 2004
    lafester

    lafester Sponsor

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    they are the same as d30 studs so you should be able to find them anywhere. i believe the #s have changed many times over the years.

    chris
     
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  5. Jul 29, 2004
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    And dont be like Brad and had the nice and painted knuckles sitting on your bench for a year ;)
     
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  6. Jul 30, 2004
    CJ Joe

    CJ Joe Truckhaven Tough!

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    Mike: thanks, yes they do have them. At $5.95 each I don't think I'll be doing six each side. But then tearing it down for one or two dosen't sound to wise either. Hummm....

    Dan: whats wrong with nice painted knuckles? I even painted mine on the inside. :D
     
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  7. Jul 30, 2004
    ljspop

    ljspop Lurking Bronco Dude

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    As long as they don't become bench ornaments - nuthin' at all. :D
     
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    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    Yup!!! :D :D :D :D :D
    Paint is a great thing.
     
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    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    IIRC, I ended up doing 4 per side, as the 9:00 and 3:00 positions caused interference between the knuckle and ball end.

    Compared to the cost of rebuilding the rest of the front end, this was still a cheap upgrade.

    They might be the same as a D30 stud, but every parts place wants an application, and I could never find one I was sure of.
     
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  10. Jul 30, 2004
    blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

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  11. Oct 26, 2004
    vanguard

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    I just ordered these from Six States distributing (linked from Dr. Verns site). $1.60 each Dana part number 36326-2.
     
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  12. Oct 26, 2004
    Hippo393

    Hippo393 Jeepless

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    Dang, that's a LOT cheaper then the ones I got from the Chrysler dealer last week. $3.97 ea. :( (Mopar P/N J8124847)
     
    Hippo393, Oct 26, 2004
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  13. Oct 26, 2004
    vanguard

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    Wilsons4x4 wanted $3.32. Of course, when I called Six States their computer was down, so maybe I got an unintended discount. :twisted:
     
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  14. Oct 26, 2004
    Jeepenstein

    Jeepenstein Me like Jeep.. 2024 Sponsor

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    Hey if you are doing a disc upgrade as well the same chevy front end the brake backing plate comes off of has 6 nice studs and nuts on it that work great.. just did mine and got the studs free with the purchase of my backing plates and calipers...


    BUBBA
     
    Jeepenstein, Oct 26, 2004
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  15. Oct 26, 2004
    JohnyJeep

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    At least my nicely painted bench ornaments ended up on my trailer queen in less than a year R)R)
     
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  16. Oct 26, 2004
    oldjeep

    oldjeep Sisyphus at work

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    If you are doing a disc upgrade and the spindle studs, the cheapest easiest upgrade is to swap in a Dana 30 R)R)
     
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  17. Oct 26, 2004
    66cj5

    66cj5 Jeep with no name

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    but then you lose the closed knuckles. :p
     
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  18. Oct 26, 2004
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    ...and the tires hang further out of the fenders in front. No biggie for a rockcrawler, but some of us have to abide by state inspection laws. (That and I've never been a big fan of fender flares!) ;)
     
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    JohnyJeep

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    Heck i'm not running flares, and you almost can't even tell the extra 1" on each side. Just get front rims with 1" less offset :rofl: :rofl:

    How did this topic get so out of hand :oops: sorry I helped contribute.
     
    JohnyJeep, Oct 26, 2004
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  20. Oct 27, 2004
    electricontr

    electricontr Member

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    If they are the same as D-30 studs, I bought them at Mile High Jeep Rebuilders here in Denver for about $1.25 each
     
    electricontr, Oct 27, 2004
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