BX22 rear wheel lug nuts

[bellweather]

I buggered up the threads on a few of the rear wheel lug nuts on my BX22.
Where can I mail-order some?
I tried to navigate the Kubota & Messicks sites and was unsuccessful.
Thanks.

 

[bellweather]

Messick's emailed me the information, thanks

 

[3v0]

thats what I call service

 

[ultrarunner]

You could chase them with a tap?

 

[94BULLITT]

You probably need to clean the threads up on the studs with a die or you will have more messed up nuts.

 

[bellweather]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. They are actualy bolts, and I did clean up the threads with a die and chase the axle threads with a tap (from the back). I just wanted to get some new ones as a precaution for next time. They're on the way from Messicks. I think the threads are easy to mess up because the wheel is pretty heavy and you have to line it up with the holes carefully. Getting the first one started is the tricky part.

 

[3v0]

You could try getting a pair of studs with the same thread or cut the heads off a pair of bolts. Put the studs in the hub and hang the wheel on them. That should make starting the bolts easier.

Never tried it but it makes sense and I can see this happening to me. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[SeymourBota]

When I added the Bro Tek wheel spacers to the loaded rears on my BX2660, the key was using a large enough hydraulic car jack to raise/lower the rear end to just the right height.
I rolled the rear tire up and about a half inch out, to leave room to start the bolts. Once they were started and snugged, the tire could be pushed in the last half inch easily.