Wheel Bearing Hub


WhippleGT

GT Owner
May 23, 2022
30
Dear members,
I noticed that on the both wheel bearing hubs (front) one bolt at a time was shortenend. (see pic) What reason could that be?
Regards
 

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DakotaGT

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Dec 9, 2012
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Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Somebody trying to use an incorrect lug nut?
 

twobjshelbys

GT Owner
Jul 26, 2010
6,193
Las Vegas, NV
Are you referring to the one in the front that has more thread? Both sides, correct? Is it possible this was for a locking hub nut?
 

nota4re

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Feb 15, 2006
4,281
Are you referring to the one in the front that has more thread? Both sides, correct? Is it possible this was for a locking hub nut?
That was a real head scratcher, but I think Tony nailed it. It was probable shortened to accommodate a wheel lock. Good one, Tony!
 

twobjshelbys

GT Owner
Jul 26, 2010
6,193
Las Vegas, NV
That was a real head scratcher, but I think Tony nailed it. It was probable shortened to accommodate a wheel lock. Good one, Tony!
It's hard to tell in the picture but i don't know if the bolt is shorter or merely has more threads where the other ones have a shoulder.
 

WhippleGT

GT Owner
May 23, 2022
30
Are you referring to the one in the front that has more thread? Both sides, correct? Is it possible this was for a locking hub nut?
Yes, the one in front with more thread on both sides.
The original nuts were installed when the vehicle was purchased
 

JamesOlivas

Member
Jul 24, 2024
6
Dear members,
I noticed that on the both wheel bearing hubs (front) one bolt at a time was shortenend. (see pic) What reason could that be?
Regards
All good now?

Edit: Thanks for the update.
 
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WhippleGT

GT Owner
May 23, 2022
30
All good now?
Yes, I replaced the wrong bolts.
 
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