How to Replace wheel studs.

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Re: How to Replace wheel studs.

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I'm down for BBQ, give me a PM anytime. Off mostly weekends. The rear studs are easy, the front took some pursuading to get the mount apart.
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Cool, I'm typically free Sundays. I'll do it after March 10th (time change), gives us more daylight.
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Re: How to Replace wheel studs.

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fj20spl311 wrote:You need to check how many threads engage on the stud to determine which studs you need.
These are not an exact fit, I cut the groove a little with a knife file and tamper the grooved section.




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Bolted the wheels onto the front of my yellow garage queen to check how many threads the nuts engage.

OMG Only 6 turns

that's only 1/3 inch needs to be at least 1/2 inch i.e. 10 turns (20 THREADS 1")
Here are studs that should work correctly.

The first is your Corvair stud that's ~.33 inches longer (still too short for me) SHOULD BE 10-12 turns total.
The second is Chevy rear disc brake stud a little over .5 inches longer then stock SHOULD BE 16-18 turns total.

Wheel Bolt - Rear
Product Line: Balkamp
Part Number: BK 6411615

Attributes Wheel Bolt Head Marks : 186 (Dorman 610-186)
Wheel Bolt Knurl Dia. : .472"
Wheel Bolt Overall Length : 1 1/2"
Wheel Bolt Shoulder Length : 11/32"
Wheel Bolt Thread Size : 7/16"-20
Wheel Bolt Threads : Right Hand
Material Safety Data Sheet There is no MSDS for this item
Application Information: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair


Wheel Bolt - Rear
Product Line: Balkamp
Part Number: BK 6411267

Attributes Wheel Bolt Head Marks : 259 (Dorman 610-259)
Wheel Bolt Knurl Dia. : .475"
Wheel Bolt Overall Length : 1 3/4"
Wheel Bolt Shoulder Length : 27/64"
Wheel Bolt Thread Size : 7/16"-20
Wheel Bolt Threads : Right Hand
Are these the only alternative we have for longer wheel studs?
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Re: How to Replace wheel studs.

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The vendors also sell longer studs, datsunparts.com or futofab.com

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Just emailed futofab for longer wheel studs. Did anyone try using M12 x 1.25 on front hubs. I will like to use them on my new setup.
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Re: How to Replace wheel studs.

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aspitfire wrote: Are these the only alternative we have for longer wheel studs?
No,
these are the easiest to install, that should cover a thicker flange or small spacer.

There are very long ARP studs for the rear of a chevy that also can be used.

I have seen metric studs also used, not know the number.
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Re: How to Replace wheel studs.

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WOODY wrote:Just emailed futofab for longer wheel studs. Did anyone try using M12 x 1.25 on front hubs. I will like to use them on my new setup.
Let me know what they say please, thanks!
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Re: How to Replace wheel studs.

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I would use these 12 x 1.5 studs ,
just a touch bigger than stock at the Knurl and not too long at 1.85 except if you are using tuner nuts...you would have to open up the hole just a bit or use a "big press"....LOL.....

ARP Wheel Studs 100-7709

Brand: ARP
Manufacturer's Part Number: 100-7709
Part Type: Wheel Studs
Product Line: ARP Wheel Studs
Summit Racing Part Number: ARP-100-7709

Wheel Stud Style: Press-in
Wheel Stud Thread Size: 12mm x 1.50 RH
Knurl Diameter (in.): 0.485 in.
Underhead Length (in): 1.850 in.
Knurl Length (in): 0.275 in.
Quick-Start Nose: Yes
Quantity: Sold as a set of 4.
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I have a parts car that has metric studs on it front and rear.
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Found this video, put something together and wanted to post it. This thread lead me to finding the Dorman part I used.

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The wheels have tapered nuts mounting?
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Re: How to Replace wheel studs.

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I replaced my stock studs with some grade 8, 1 ¾ inch studs from Moser. The rears went in quite easily. By rotating the axle, there was a spot that had enough room behind the flange to fit the longer studs in, then used the nut and spacer method to tighten each one on. Didn't have to pull axle out at all. Already had the front hubs disassembled, so I pressed out the old ones and pressed in the new. The Moser part number is 8259, and they are $25 for 10 studs on Amazon. They are for Corvettes. That adds a few hp, doesn't it? Buying two 10 packs gives you 4 spares. After 4 of us do this, we could all send our spares to the 5th person, who could do it all for free...

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