Does anyone know if the threaded rods in stabilisers can be replaced? The nubs (or whatever they're called) on the rods that my crank slides over are worn down so far that the crank keeps slipping over it and I'm afraid one day I'm going to be stranded one day because I can't retract my stabilisers.

Just have someone weld a couple of nuts on the end, then you can use a drill driver with the right socket to go up or down.

Fisherman has best solution. While your there some lubrication would help.

Another vote for Fisherman's solution. Perfect.So much easier with a socket and cordless drill.

While you’re under there you might consider lubricating the threads.

If you have enough thread there, screw on 2 nuts, then jam them together. Work same as welding, but if you need to take it apart you can

Nubs on stabilizer rod worn down. Can these be replaced?

Fisherman
Explorer
Jun 21, 2022
If you go the 2 nut method, a plop of thread locker will probably keep them together. Just make sure you line the 2 nuts up to allow a deep socket to cover both when cranking.
valhalla360
Navigator
Jun 21, 2022
JRscooby wrote:
If you have enough thread there, screw on 2 nuts, then jam them together. Work same as welding, but if you need to take it apart you can

You need to use a deep well socket if you go this route. Otherwise, it may just grab the first nut and break it free.

But unlikely you will ever need to take it apart, so a quick tack weld should work fine.
JRscooby
Explorer II
Jun 21, 2022
If you have enough thread there, screw on 2 nuts, then jam them together. Work same as welding, but if you need to take it apart you can
amxpress
Explorer
Jun 21, 2022
While you’re under there you might consider lubricating the threads.
BobsYourUncle
Nomad
Jun 21, 2022
Another vote for Fisherman's solution. Perfect.
So much easier with a socket and cordless drill.
bgum
Explorer
Jun 21, 2022
Fisherman has best solution. While your there some lubrication would help.
Fisherman
Explorer
Jun 20, 2022
Just have someone weld a couple of nuts on the end, then you can use a drill driver with the right socket to go up or down.