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

[TheLostBoy]

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.

[dodge_guy]

The best solution is find a place that can weld a nut on the end of it.

[JRscooby]

TheLostBoy wrote:
Oh man, that's a good solution, but how could I drill through this threaded rod? I'd rather not take them off to put into a vice, but I assume they wouldn't stay very still.

Run it down, or up tight, the drill will not apply enough pressure to rotate. Grind a small flat to reduce chance the center punch will walk.

BTW, need to drill thin metal, afraid center punch will dent? Old time egg-beater type drill with small bit is easy to control, makes same as punch mark

[TheLostBoy]

Oh man, that's a good solution, but how could I drill through this threaded rod? I'd rather not take them off to put into a vice, but I assume they wouldn't stay very still.

[Grumpa]

Grind down, drill insert good sized roll pin. The handle should fit. Lube

[Microlite_Mike]

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

Shaft has acme threads on it. Standard nuts won't fit however oversized nut s can be welded on.

[Grit_dog]

Bingo. Either will work I believe, but 1 nut on the end with a little goober plug weld on the end is the easiest if you have access to a welder or a buddy.

[Fisherman]

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]

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]

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]

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

[BobsYourUncle]

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

[bgum]

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

[Fisherman]

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.