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    1st Oversized Ball Stud Kit 2178419 to suit Caterpillar 785 Haul Trucks

    1st Oversized Ball Stud Kit 2178419 to suit Caterpillar 785 Haul Trucks

    Steering Arms

    OEM Ref: 2178419 EP/KIT Geo Ref: 11537730

    Geographe Enhanced Performance™ (EP) parts are specifically engineered to solve common challenges mine sites face, optimising the performance, durability, and efficiency of machinery used in mining operations.

    Enhanced Performance parts incorporate advanced materials, innovative designs, and rigorous testing by enhancing the current design, offering superior resistance to wear, corrosion, and impact, resulting in extended service life and reduced downtime to achieve operational excellence.

    Geographe Enhanced Performance Oversized Ball Stud Kit (2178419) is engineered to suit Caterpillar 785 Haul Trucks. Manufactured from high-tensile alloy steel and precision heat-treated, this oversized ball stud kit delivers durability and fatigue resistance in demanding mining applications. Featuring improved grease distribution channels and a case-hardened finish for wear resistance, Geographe Ball Studs help reduce premature failure, minimise downtime, and extend service life across the fleet.
    Case hardened for optimal wear resistance High tensile alloy steel combined with surface treatment provides exceptional fatigue resistance Increased grease distribution for longer life
    • Tick iconSimple to fit
    • Tick iconSafe to install
    • Tick iconLocal stock and supply to support fast delivery to site

    Technical information

    OEM Part Ref2178419 EP/KIT
    Component TypeEnhanced Performance Part
    Improvement FactorsSimple to fit; Safe to install; Local stock and supply to support fast delivery to site
    Geographe Ref11537730
    OEMCaterpillar
    Machine TypeHaul Trucks
    Product TypeMobile Fleet Parts
    Machine ModelCaterpillar Truck 785
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    Product Contents & Details

    Kit Contents

    1 x 1st Oversized Ball Stud (OEM Ref 2178419 EP) - 11537729 1 x Hi-Tensile Self Locking Nut (OEM Ref 3J6899) - 11472913 1 x Spherical Race Bearing (OEM Ref 6V7959) - 11476972 1 x Polyurethane Ball Stud Cover (OEM Ref 5T6503) - 11491437 1 x Ball Stud Cap (OEM Ref 5T6503) - 11491437 1 x Internal Snap Ring (OEM Ref 5T6667) - 11514372

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    “The Caterpillar Haul Truck Ball Stud Removal Tool has reduced the time to remove ball studs from 12 hours per truck to just 1 hour. The risk of damaging jacks throughout the process has also been removed. This initiative represents a significant cost and time reduction while also improving safety for our maintainers.”

    - Truck Maintenance Superintendent, FMG Fortescue Metals Group

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    “Using the Geographe Ball Stud Removal Tool, the workgroup was able to separate 6 ball studs in under 15 minutes, this all done without heat or excessive stress on steering components.”

    - Mobile Maintenance Supervisor, South 32