[BC_ZX3]

Not a bad idea but I just use a healthy dollop of grease worked into the exposed threads. It's usually enough of a protective barrier and only takes a minute to reapply if it gets wiped off.
Always wondered why Ford put "dust cover" caps on the rear but not the fronts on the early cars.

 

[amc49]

Use electrical knockout plugs (Home Depot) for conduit, made of steel and like $2 each, painted they can even look like a factory cover and snap right in but stay put if you bend the tabs a bit to hold better. Been running them for years when the OEM $40 center covers broke the first time they were removed.

 

[whynotthinkwhynot]

I thought you could just buy dust caps over the counter at parts stores, but it sounds like modifying plumbing "clean-out" caps is a great way to avoid rust!!!

Good advice!

 

[amc49]

There is no provision for dust caps on the front. Using the WHEEL opening for that cover.

 

[twiggss]

Use electrical knockout plugs (Home Depot) for conduit, made of steel and like $2 each, painted they can even look like a factory cover and snap right in but stay put if you bend the tabs a bit to hold better. Been running them for years when the OEM $40 center covers broke the first time they were removed.

neat [thumb]

 

[sailor]

FWIW it really isn't important, that's why there isn't a Factory cover.

 

[twiggss]

FWIW it really isn't important, that's why there isn't a Factory cover.

hey some people like to keep their nuts clean. [nono]

 

[sailor]

Protect those nuts!

[clap]

 

[amc49]

Why is it there is always at least ONE in every crowd.................LOL

FYI I use the 2 1/2" diameter plug.

 

[Humphrey]

If you've just replaced front cv half shafts thn nut/thread protection is golden seeing as so much was just dropped on those shafts.
Thanks for the suggestions. I already use HD Grease in threads to protect/allow easy removal of nuts. Will check out those covers next time in lowes/home dept