1974 hub

[Jonathanlackey]

I have a 1974 gmc jimmy, one of the lug stud splines is stripped on the driver side front axle hub. The only hubs I am finding say they are for a 1977+. Is there one I can use on a 1974 or what should I do?

10 bolt dana 44

 

[imiceman44]

I have a 1974 gmc jimmy, one of the lug stud splines is stripped on the driver side front axle hub. The only hubs I am finding say they are for a 1977+. Is there one I can use on a 1974 or what should I do?

10 bolt dana 44

77 and up are big bearing hubs.
You can get the bigger spindle to match.
Gives you space to put the thicker axle shafts with bigger ujoints

 

[BoondocK5]

OR, measure the diameter of the splined part, or the striped hole for that matter go to the hardware store. Get a piece of “shim tube” the same diameter as the hole or the same as the striped splines. 0.010 of inch thickness should do the trick.
Cut off a piece of the shim tube about 3/4” place it around the striped splines of the stud and pound it into the hole.
I’ve done it many times works like a champ. Studs are so tight in there, like it never happened. Most of time, I have a hard time getting the stud in all the way it’s so tight. 2 lb sledge to the rescue!
I’ve saved several hubs this way.