If I'm understanding this ..you gents are saying that the cone shaped extensions on the back of the Eagles were never intended to be "turned down" (cutting of the excess alum and making an even/perfect stud) and then threading that Alum stud for a nut ? You're saying that the threaded stud is actually a Steel Bolt that has been somehow glued to the back of the Eagle ? Does anyone have a close up shot showing a steel threaded stud glued into position on the back of an Eagle? I've never seen one like this ...I only remember them being solid Aluminum and those "cone shaped" parts being turned down and threaded for a steel nut.
I only own 2 Eagles ...I'll post them.
My first is an HE ,27",4 threaded Alum studs with the Steel nuts.

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