huey 7 #1 Posted March 2, 2021 Thinking on replacing my stock rear wheel bolts with studs and lug nuts just wondering what size i need and length for the C-120 to help with tire changes? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,626 #2 Posted March 2, 2021 7/16- fine x 1.5 or so long. @rmaynard Bob has a kit available with all ya need... 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #3 Posted March 2, 2021 (edited) It's a good mod to do Huey and does ease tire swaps. Bob Maynard here was selling complete kits to upgrade but if you have a decent hardware store at your convenience 7/16-20 bolts 1 1/4 long. I like to put a thick washer behind the head of the bolt to be able to snug the bolt up better. Be sure to torque every thing to specific values for that size bolt. I also like to blue loctite them in. I be workin on EBs tractor I would use green loctite... These clowns like pics so who am I to argue? Obviously wouldn't have to get so pretty with the acorns for a worker but I feel they have more thread contact. Edited March 2, 2021 by WHX24 13 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,387 #4 Posted March 2, 2021 I have red lug nuts on my wheels To each his own 5 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #5 Posted March 2, 2021 Lol Randy... betcha a cheeseburger EBs got nuts that are blue! 1 8 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,619 #6 Posted March 2, 2021 I ain't checking but it is kinda cold, so. 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huey 7 #7 Posted March 2, 2021 Thanks guys this is just what I was looking for, will check a local hardware store thanks again! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #8 Posted March 2, 2021 (edited) One of the simplest and best mods you can make. Edited March 2, 2021 by 19richie66 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #9 Posted March 2, 2021 Cub Cadet jumped on this band wagon from the factory in the late 80s early 90s. Should have been an industry standard. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,619 #10 Posted March 2, 2021 (edited) In the GT price wars back in the day ,parts count reduction was money in the bank. One stud and 1 nut as opposed to 1 bolt . I guess the bean counters won and I think thats why the change to 4 pinion transaxles. Edited March 2, 2021 by JAinVA 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,626 #11 Posted March 2, 2021 51 minutes ago, WHX24 said: Lol Randy... betcha a cheeseburger EBs got nuts that are blue! 55 minutes ago, rjg854 said: red 38 minutes ago, JAinVA said: I ain't checking but it is kinda cold, so. I do actually have oversized RED NUTS On Colossus... 1 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,912 #12 Posted March 2, 2021 @huey that mod surely helps with loaded and weighted tires! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #13 Posted March 2, 2021 I had to put my filled rears back on once more and I just wasn't willing to fight with them again so I put in one single bolt. All I needed to hang the wheel. If you don't have enough at least put in one stud. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,173 #14 Posted March 2, 2021 31 minutes ago, DennisThornton said: If you don't have enough at least put in one stud. Thats sorta what I done, I had 3-4 7/16 bolts in the misc hdw box so I cut the heads off and dressed the threads where I cut and use 2 as temporary studs to just get it lined up. As soon as you get one started the rest go quick. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #15 Posted March 2, 2021 24 minutes ago, pacer said: Thats sorta what I done, I had 3-4 7/16 bolts in the misc hdw box so I cut the heads off and dressed the threads where I cut and use 2 as temporary studs to just get it lined up. As soon as you get one started the rest go quick. And with only one you only have to align one. Rest are piece of cake. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,874 #16 Posted March 2, 2021 4 hours ago, pacer said: use 2 as temporary studs If I am not mistaken, Kubota uses two studs on the BX rears and then the rest are lug bots. At least that is what I seen on the neighbors. machine. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,155 #17 Posted March 2, 2021 11 hours ago, WHX24 said: It's a good mod to do Huey and does ease tire swaps. Bob Maynard here was selling complete kits to upgrade but if you have a decent hardware store at your convenience 7/16-20 bolts 1 1/4 long. I like to put a thick washer behind the head of the bolt to be able to snug the bolt up better. Be sure to torque every thing to specific values for that size bolt. I also like to blue loctite them in. I be workin on EBs tractor I would use green loctite... These clowns like pics so who am I to argue? Obviously wouldn't have to get so pretty with the acorns for a worker but I feel they have more thread contact. What? No SS allen heads? I put star lock washers under mine and not the cheap Harbor Fright ones either. Along with the blue glue. And 70's Chevy Camaro lug nuts. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,626 #18 Posted March 2, 2021 11 hours ago, WHX24 said: I be workin on EBs tractor I would use green loctite Not me Bubba. I just reef on it with a 1/2" drive 3 ft breaker bar till I hear a slight crack then back off 5°. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #19 Posted March 2, 2021 Green loctite EB... that way I can hear you cussing from here you ever have to take it off! 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,626 #20 Posted March 2, 2021 5 minutes ago, WHX24 said: Green loctite EB... that way I can hear you cussing from here you ever have to take it off! I have a 5-ft extension pipe for breaking... I mean, removing bolts. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 3,045 #21 Posted March 2, 2021 Love having studs for rear tire was never fun trying to get a bolt started while holding the wheel still 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David414 289 #22 Posted March 2, 2021 wheel studs with chrome acorn nuts on a 41-4-8 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,626 #23 Posted March 2, 2021 12 minutes ago, David414 said: wheel studs with chrome acorn nuts on a 41-4-8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 3,045 #24 Posted March 2, 2021 27 minutes ago, David414 said: wheel studs with chrome acorn nuts on a 41-4-8 Just need some nice white walls! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
