all singular terms should be read to include the plural , and vice - versa , unless stated otherwise . likewise , all masculine pronouns should be read to include the feminine , and vice versa , unless stated otherwise . the term “ proximal ” as used herein refers to a direction , the direction being from the outer portion of the vehicle to the inner portion of the vehicle . the term “ distal ” as used herein refers to a direction that is the opposite of proximal . the term “ including ” as used herein is non - exclusive , and should be read to mean “ including but not limited to .” the apparatus comprises a hub assembly fastening point 10 , an axle fastening point 20 , and a stabilizer 30 extending in a proximal direction . the hub assembly fastening point 10 may be fastened to a hub assembly by any means understood in the art , for example by a bolt , post , or screw . bolts , posts , and screws have the advantage of being compatible with most standard hub assemblies . alternatively the hub assembly may be fastened to the hub assembly fastening point 10 by more permanent means , such as soldering , welding , flashing , or the two components may be cast or forged together such that the wheel hub assembly 110 is an integral part of the apparatus . the hub assembly may be fastened to the hub assembly fastening point 10 by gluing , for example with metal glue or epoxy . the axle fastening point 20 may be fastened to the axle by any means understood in the art , including those described above . for example , the axle fastening point 20 may be secured to an axle flange 40 . fastening to the axle flange 40 can be by any suitable method , for example by bolts that are often integral to the axle flange 40 . the integral bolts have the advantage of being simple to attach and they are engineered to carry the vehicle &# 39 ; s weight . securing the apparatus to the axle flange 40 has the advantages of easy installation and enhanced structural strength . the stabilizer 30 may serve to position the apparatus parallel to the fractured axle 50 and increase the load - bearing capacity of the apparatus . the stabilizer 30 may , for example , extend into the interior of the fractured axle 50 . in some such embodiments the stabilizer 30 is cylindrical or rod - shaped , and allows the fractured axle 50 to rotate while the apparatus stays in place . in some embodiments the stabilizer 30 also serves to seal the fractured axle 50 , preventing leakage of the axle lubricant from the fractured end . in some embodiments the stabilizer 30 sheaths the axle . in other embodiments the stabilizer 30 may contact the axle in any way known to those skilled in the art that is suitable to orient and support the apparatus . some embodiments of the apparatus comprise : a hub assembly attachment member 60 comprising the hub assembly fastening point 10 for securing the wheel hub assembly 110 to the apparatus ; an axle attachment member 70 positioned proximally to the hub assembly attachment member 60 comprising the axle fastening point 20 for securing the apparatus to the axle ; the stabilizer 30 connected to at least one of the hub assembly attachment member 60 and the axle flange 40 attachment member ; wherein the hub assembly attachment member 60 and the axle attachment member 70 are secured to one another . in some embodiments of the apparatus , the hub assembly attachment member 60 is a plate perpendicular to the axle . the plate comprises one or more hub assembly attachment points . in some embodiments , there are three hub assembly attachment points . in other embodiments , there may be four , five , six , seven , eight , or more hub assembly attachment points . there may be any number of hub assembly attachment points , corresponding to the number of bolt - holes , post - holes , or threaded holes present on the proximal side of the hub assembly for the particular vehicle . in some embodiments , there are fewer hub assembly attachment points than there are bolt - holes or threaded holes present on the proximal side of the hub assembly of the vehicle . for vehicles in which the hub assembly employs another means of attachment to the axle , the hub assembly attachment point may be any compatible fastener . in some embodiments of the apparatus , the hub assembly attachment member 60 and the axle attachment member 70 are secured to one another by a fastening element 80 . the fastening element 80 may be any appropriate means of fastening known to those skilled in the art , for example a bolt , post , or screw . the fastening element 80 should be sufficiently strong to withstand the load of the vehicle and the shock of normal driving . optionally the fastening element 80 will be sufficiently strong to withstand the shock of off - road driving or driving at highway speeds . in some embodiments of the apparatus the hub assembly attachment member 60 further comprises a first inter - member fastening point 91 for receiving the fastening element 80 and the axle attachment member 70 further comprises a second inter - member fastening point 92 for receiving the fastening element 80 . the inter - member fastening points serve to connect the hub assembly attachment member 60 to at least one of the axle attachment member 70 and a reinforcement member . there may be any number of first and second inter - member fastening points 92 . having fewer inter - member fastening points has the advantage of ease of installation . having more numerous inter - member fastening points has the advantage of strength and redundancy . certain embodiments of the apparatus comprise 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , and more than 10 first inter - member fastening points 91 and further comprise 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , and more than 10 second inter - member fastening points 92 . in some embodiments of the apparatus , the axle fastening point 20 is configured to secure the apparatus to an axle flange 40 . such configuration can take the form of hole or guide for a fastener , such as a bolt , post , or screw . the fastening point may be configured to accept the bolts that are integral to the axle flange 40 ( in which case the fastening point would be a hole of appropriate diameter ). if the fastening point is configured to accept the bolts that are integral to the axle flange 40 , it has the advantage of ease of installation , reversibility of attachment , and durability . the fastening points may also be bolts that are integral to the apparatus , for example if the axle flange 40 comprises holes for accepting bolts . the fastening points may also be bolt - holes , post - holes , or screw - holes for accepting such fasteners that may also be attached to the axle flange 40 . in some embodiments the fastening points will be configured identically to the means used for fastening the brake housing to the axle flange 40 for a particular model ( or models ) of vehicle . any number of axle fastening points 20 may be present . if the axle fastening point 20 is configured to secure the apparatus to an axle flange 40 , the number of axle fastening points 20 will often depend on the configuration of the axle flange 40 . having fewer axle fastening points 20 has the advantage of ease of installation . having more numerous axle fastening points 20 has the advantage of strength and redundancy . certain embodiments of the apparatus comprise 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , and more than 10 axle fastening points 20 . in some embodiments of the apparatus , the hub assembly fastening point 10 is configured to secure the wheel hub assembly 110 to the apparatus in a reversible manner . in some embodiments of the apparatus , the axle fastening point 20 is configured to reversibly secure the axle to the apparatus . such embodiments have the advantages of allowing re - use of the apparatus , not requiring that the apparatus be irreversibly mated to a wheel hub assembly 110 or axle , and ease of removal once the apparatus is no longer needed . reversible securing can be achieved by any suitable means understood in the art . some embodiments of the apparatus further comprise an axle flange 40 secured to the axle fastening point 20 . in such embodiments the apparatus is at least partially installed to the vehicle . in some embodiments of the apparatus the stabilizer 30 is connected to the hub assembly attachment member 60 and the axle attachment member 70 further comprises a first opening 101 to receive the stabilizer 30 . when installed , the stabilizer 30 passes through the first opening 101 to contact the axle . in some embodiments the stabilizer 30 is connected to the hub assembly attachment member 60 via welding or flashing . in other embodiments the stabilizer 30 is connected to the hub assembly attachment member 60 by a glue or a fastener . in other embodiments the stabilizer 30 is connected to the hub assembly attachment member 60 during manufacturing ( for example , as a single workpiece ). some embodiments further comprise the wheel hub assembly 110 secured to the hub assembly fastening point 10 . the apparatus may be stored with the wheel hub assembly 110 secured to the hub assembly fastening point 10 ; this has the advantage of saving installation time when it becomes necessary to attach the wheel to the vehicle . in some embodiments , the hub assembly attachment member 60 is secured to the hub assembly prior to full installation of the apparatus ; in such embodiments , the axle attachment member 70 may be attached to the hub assembly attachment member 60 , or it may remain unattached until installation . some embodiments of the apparatus further comprise a reinforcement member , wherein the reinforcement member is secured to the hub assembly attachment member 60 and the axle attachment member 70 . in certain of these embodiments , the reinforcement member is positioned proximally to the axle attachment member 70 and the reinforcement member further comprises a second opening 102 to receive at least one of the stabilizer 30 and the axle . the reinforcement member may be positioned proximally to the axle flange 40 , such that the axle flange 40 is clamped between the reinforcement member and the axle attachment member 70 . if the reinforcement member is positioned proximally to the axle flange 40 , the reinforcement member may comprise a second opening 102 to accept at least one of the stabilizer 30 or the axle . the second opening 102 may take the form of a gap between two or more discontinuous sub - members 121 of the reinforcement member . alternatively , the second opening 102 may be a groove or slot in the reinforcement member or any portion thereof that allows the reinforcement member to be installed around the axle . in one embodiment , the reinforcement member comprises two sub - members 121 , the sub - members 121 being rectangular plates having a semicircular area cut out of a side ; then the sub - members 121 are assembled on either side of the axle , and they form a circular cutout that accommodates the axle . this has the advantage of allowing the reinforcement member to be attached proximally to the axle flange 40 without interfering with the rotation of the axle . in some embodiments of the apparatus , the reinforcement member is secured to the hub assembly attachment member 60 and the axle attachment member 70 by a fastening element 80 . the fastening element 80 can be any fastening element 80 described in this disclosure . in some embodiments of the apparatus , the hub assembly attachment member 60 further comprises a first inter - member fastening point 91 for receiving the fastening element 80 , the axle attachment member 70 further comprises a second inter - member fastening point 92 for receiving the fastening element 80 , and the reinforcement member further comprises a third inter - member fastening point 93 for receiving the fastening element 80 . the fastening element 80 can be any fastening element 80 described in this disclosure . in some embodiments of the apparatus , the fastening element 80 is a bolt or a screw . in some embodiments of the apparatus , the hub assembly attachment member 60 further comprises a hub adapter 130 secured to the hub assembly fastening point 10 , the hub adapter 130 comprising a second hub assembly fastening point 170 for securing a hub assembly to the apparatus . the use of a hub adapter 130 has the advantage of allowing the hub assembly attachment member 60 to be attached to plurality of configurations of hub assembly . the hub adapter 130 may take many forms . for example , the hub adapter 130 may comprise a fastening point compatible with the first hub assembly fastening point 10 , and the second hub assembly fastening point 170 may be compatible with one or more models of hub assembly . either attachment point may be adjustable . one or more hub adapters 130 may be kept with the apparatus , so that the apparatus may be used with more than one type of hub assembly as needed . in such embodiments , the hub adapter 130 may be removably secured to the hub assembly attachment member 60 . some embodiments of the apparatus further comprise a wheel hub assembly 110 secured to the second hub assembly attachment point . the wheel hub assembly 110 and the second hub assembly point ( and thus the hub adapter 130 ) may be stored secured to one another for quick deployment when needed . alternatively , the wheel hub assembly 110 and the second hub assembly point may be secured to one another at the time of repair . in some embodiments of the apparatus , the hub assembly attachment member 60 comprises a hub assembly socket 140 facing distally . the hub assembly socket 140 may have interior contours 141 that allow the hub assembly to sit snugly within the socket , preventing leakage of lubricant and allowing the hub assembly to be firmly secured to the apparatus . the contours may be beveling , for example . the interior contours 141 may assume any shape . in some embodiments , the interior contours 141 match a given model of hub assembly . the model of hub assembly may be any model . in some embodiments of the method , the axle attachment member 70 further comprises an axle adapter 150 secured to the axle fastening point 20 , the axle adapter 150 comprising a second axle fastening point 180 for securing the apparatus to the axle . the use of an axle adapter 150 has the advantage of allowing the axle attachment member 70 to be attached to plurality of configurations of axles . the axle adapter 150 may take many forms . for example , the axle adapter 150 may comprise a fastening point compatible with the first axle fastening point 20 , and the second axle fastening point 180 may be compatible with one or more models of axle . either attachment point may be adjustable . one or more axle adapters 150 may be kept with the apparatus , so that the apparatus may be used with more than one type of axle as needed . in such embodiments , the axle adapter 150 may be reversibly secured to the axle attachment members 70 . some embodiments of the apparatus comprise : a hub assembly attachment member 60 comprising ( 1 ) a hub assembly socket 140 facing distally , ( 2 ) a hub assembly fastening point 10 , and ( 3 ) a stabilizer 30 extending proximally ; an axle flange 40 attachment member positioned proximally to the hub assembly attachment member 60 , comprising ( a ) a first opening 101 to accept the stabilizer 30 , and ( b ) an axle flange 40 fastening point ; a reinforcement member , the reinforcement member comprising a second opening 102 to accept at least one of the stabilizer 30 or the axle ; and an inter - member fastener connecting the hub assembly attachment member 60 , the axle flange 40 attachment member , and the reinforcement member . the apparatus may comprise spacers 160 between various parts . some embodiments of the method further comprise at least one of ( 1 ) a first spacer positioned between the hub assembly attachment member 60 and the axle flange 40 attachment member and ( 2 ) a second spacer positioned between the axle flange 40 attachment member and the reinforcement member . the disclosure provides methods for securing a wheel to a vehicle . these methods comprise securing an axle fastening point 20 of an apparatus disclosed herein to the axle ; and securing the hub assembly fastening point 10 to the hub assembly . in some embodiments , these methods comprise securing any apparatus described herein to an axle flange 40 and securing the apparatus to a wheel hub assembly 110 . some embodiments of the method further comprise securing the axle attachment member 70 to an axle adapter 150 , said axle adapter 150 comprising an axle attachment member 70 fastening point and a second axle fastening point 180 . such embodiments may comprise fastening the second axle fastening point 180 to an axle flange 40 . some embodiments of the method comprise removing a brake assembly from the axle ; fastening a hub assembly attachment member 60 to a wheel hub assembly 110 ; fastening an axle flange 40 attachment member to the axle flange 40 ; inserting a stabilizer 30 into the axle , wherein the stabilizer 30 extends in a proximal direction and is connected to at least one of the hub assembly attachment member 60 and the axle flange 40 attachment member ; and securing the hub assembly attachment member 60 to the axle flange 40 attachment member . the method may further comprise positioning a reinforcing member proximal to the axle flange 40 ; and securing the reinforcing member to at least one of the hub assembly attachment member 60 and the axle flange 40 attachment member . in one illustrative example , the apparatus is configured to be used with jeep models manufactured and sold by dana corp . these models include the jeep cherokee xj ( 1990 - 2000 model years ), jeep wrangler yj ( 1990 - 1996 ), jeep grand cherokee zj ( 1993 - 2006 ), and jeep wrangler tj ( 1997 - 2006 ). these models were sold with the “ c ” clip axle . the apparatus of the example comprises an axle flange 40 attachment member , and the axle flange 40 attachment member comprises four axle flange 40 fastening points arranged in a trapezoid . the trapezoid - configured axle flange 40 fastening points correspond to the four posts on the axle flange 40 , allowing easy attachment without additional fasteners . the axle flange 40 attachment member further comprises a first opening 101 to accept the stabilizer 30 . the apparatus of the example further comprises a hub assembly attachment member 60 comprising a hub assembly socket 140 facing distally , a hub assembly fastening point 10 , and a stabilizer 30 extending proximally . the hub assembly socket 140 contains interior beveling allowing a wheel hub assembly 110 from the particular models to form a tight seal in the socket . there are three hub assembly attachment points , corresponding in configuration to the three screw holes on the proximal side of the hub assemblies of the particular models . thus , bolts or screws can be used to quickly and easy attach the hub assembly to the hub assembly attachment points . the stabilizer 30 is a hollow cylinder that fits inside the axle . the cylinder is sufficiently wide to contact the gasket inside the axle to create a seal against the leakage of axle lubricant . the hub assembly attachment member 60 and the axle flange 40 attachment member are bolted together using four bolts , although the number of bolts is not critical . each of the bolts passes through a spacer between the two members , so that the two members are held firmly a small distance apart . each of the four bolts is secured with a nut . optionally a reinforcement member may be used . the reinforcement member consists of two rectangular plates from which a semicircular area has been removed . each plate contains two attachment points corresponding to the positions of the four bolts that attach the hub assembly attachment member 60 to the axle flange 40 attachment member . the plates are placed on either side of the axle proximal to the axle flange 40 , and the reinforcement member is then bolted to the axle flange 40 attachment member and the hub assembly attachment member 60 . the bolts pass through four additional spacers 160 between the axle flange 40 attachment member and the reinforcement member . the apparatus of the example is deployed by removing the brake housing from the axle flange 40 , sliding the axle flange 40 attachment member over the posts of the axle flange 40 , screwing or bolting the wheel hub assembly 110 attachment member 60 to the wheel hub assembly 110 , optionally positioning the reinforcement member around the axle , and bolting together the hub assembly attachment member 60 , the axle flange 40 attachment member , and optionally the reinforcement member . the foregoing description illustrates and describes the methods , apparatuses and other teachings of the present disclosure . additionally , the disclosure shows and describes only certain embodiments of the methods , apparatuses and other teachings disclosed , but it is to be understood that the teachings of the present disclosure are capable of use in various other combinations , modifications , and environments and is capable of changes or modifications within the scope of the teachings as expressed herein , commensurate with the skill and / or knowledge of a person having ordinary skill in the relevant art . the embodiments described hereinabove are further intended to explain certain best modes known of practicing the methods , apparatuses and other teachings of the present disclosure and to enable others skilled in the art to utilize the teachings of the present disclosure in such , or other , embodiments and with the various modifications required by the particular applications or uses . accordingly , the methods , apparatuses and other teachings of the present disclosure are not intended to limit the exact embodiments and examples disclosed herein .