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Journey cat · 11-20-2019, 08:29 PM

Im having a hard time sourcing a retainer for the rear Hub Cover. The treads are damaged . On an 05 Journey / Freightliner XC .
I see a number on it - PH2255 L . Driver side , left hand tread . Yes I have searched the forum , E Bay and the net . Made phone calls , ect . Any help would be appreciated . Thank you !

Dutch Star Don · 11-20-2019, 09:01 PM

Simply remove it, find the correct nut size and weld a new nut on. If you do all the prep work and grind off the old nut, I'm sure a muffler or hitch shop wouldn't charge more than $20 to weld a new one on.

Journey cat · 11-20-2019, 09:06 PM

Entertained that thought also . Called local nut & bolt place ,Fastenal , Granger , Ace Hardware . Just cant seem to find the correct Nut . I do believe its a M10-1.25 . And I have welding equipment

Im starting to consider what JB weld may do ?

Dutch Star Don · 11-20-2019, 09:15 PM

Here are a couple...

https://www.grainger.com/product/26K...191121041347:s

https://www.amazon.com/Hillman-Group...79608998&psc=1

Most places that sell metric nuts like, HD, Lowes, ACE, have a wall display with assorted nut sizes. Take your bolt in and match it to the correct size.

Journey cat · 11-20-2019, 09:27 PM

Granger you posted is Right hand And yes you can buy 100 on Ebay for $13
I figure the whole part should cost $13 . And I dont want to wait for the slow boat from China . Just feel im not alone on this . They have to be avalible somewhere . I also called Accuride they sais to call Freightliner . Freightliner says to call Winnebago . And the only people that call me are solicitors

Dutch Star Don · 11-20-2019, 09:39 PM

I forgot that it had to be left hand thread....but it seems that some weed whips use that nut. Might check a lawnmower shop or Home Depot garden parts.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/383115113898

Journey cat · 11-20-2019, 11:02 PM

I greatly appreciate your help Don. I’ve see them also and plan to check. It’s very frustrating that certain pieces of the RV industry lead people down dark alley ways. I m sure eventually I’ll come up with something. With all the truck parts being sold on the net one would sure think the item would be available somewhere ��

FusionKing · 11-21-2019, 06:24 AM

On my 2002 XC the flat strap portion is flat where yours is edgeways.
I wonder if they are available and would interchange?

RichnSue · 11-21-2019, 07:02 AM

Try Visone, I've found hard to find parts from them. Be ready for hefty price!

Send them your picture, they'll get back to you in a couple days

AllanK · 11-21-2019, 07:45 AM

I got mine from Freightliner. It was special order.

Journey cat · 11-21-2019, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FusionKing

On my 2002 XC the flat strap portion is flat where yours is edgeways.
I wonder if they are available and would interchange?

I have seen pictures of what you have on IRV2 . the only thing I can think of ,is what Ive read that older ones had right hand treads on both sides . My driver side is Left hand

FIRE UP · 11-21-2019, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Journey cat

Im having a hard time sourcing a retainer for the rear Hub Cover. The treads are damaged . On an 05 Journey / Freightliner XC .
I see a number on it - PH2255 L . Driver side , left hand tread . Yes I have searched the forum , E Bay and the net . Made phone calls , ect . Any help would be appreciated . Thank you !

Hey JC,
Just wondering, you've probably already thought of this but, you say the "threads are damaged". Are they damaged to the point that, maybe you could find a shop/machine/truck/etc. that might have a reverse tap of the correct size, to run through those threads and maybe restore them? I mean, while I don't encounter reverse threads all that often, (accept like you, when I'm messing with the removal of the hub cover on the drivers side, and even then, I have to slap myself 'cause, "you're tightening it dummy, go the other way to remove it!).
So, just a thought that maybe it's possible to sort of restore those threads with a reverse, correct tap.
Scott

Journey cat · 11-21-2019, 04:41 PM

Not a chance Scott A year ago I was hearing a rattle Finally found it .The Cap was loose . Could not tighten or loosen it . It just spun . Out came the sawsall and then a replacement freightliner Long bolt . All was well until this year and I went to remove it . Theres not a hair left to work with . All that being said . For now im putting effort into DROPPIing the gen set
Every thing is disconected and bolts are loose . Next is to raise the coach . Ill get back on that other task eventually .Thats why I would like to make life easy and purchase one !