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Location: Las Vegas, NV | I am sure this topic has been covered many times, but the search function on the forum keeps showing an error page saying that it timed out.
I am looking for information on screw in style wheel studs to replace the lug bolts on the rear drums of my 58 Plymouth. Of course this is a little more complicated as the drivers side is left hand threads. Does anyone know of a supplier that sells screw in studs for both left-hand and right-hand threads?
I guess the only other option would be to convert the rear hubs to press in wheel studs, but for that I would also need some info. If converting to press in wheel studs, what size would the holes need to be on the drum?
The reason for this is because I will be running aftermarket mag wheels, and my front already has studs because I have the AAJ kit installed.
Thanks, Gary |
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| Old School machine shops know how to do stuff like that. The can even custom mill the screw-in studs you're talking about. Just tell them what you're trying to do. Richard |
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Location: Houston | Aren't they already press in studs? |
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Location: Las Vegas, NV | Not on my car. From some research, I found that some plants used studs, the other bolts in 1958. My car was built in San Jose, CA and they used lug bolts that thread into the hub. I'm looking to convert to lug studs that press into the hub.
I have already found a solution. I just drilled out the threads to 1/2" and pressed in new wheel studs. Now I just need to get that mounting pin knocked out. A few good smacks with a hammer didn't even budge it. I will try again tomorrow, and have an air cut off wheel if all else fails.
I also drilled out the rivets that hold the drum to the hub. Now I can access the rear brakes without having to use a giant puller.
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Location: Houston | Interesting.
If the holes were 1/2 threaded to start with, I can seeo did you drilling them to 1/2" diameter (removing the threads) but how did you press in a stud? Usually studs with a 1/2-20 thread have a shoulder that needs a hole around .615 or .683 |
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Location: Las Vegas, NV | Yeah, the original holes had 1/2 threads. I just removed the threads by drilling each out to a smooth 1/2 diameter hole. The studs i used are 1/2 threads and the shoulder was .52 or .53, I used a digital micrometer to measure, but can't remember the exact size it was. The studs press in nice and snug into the holes. I pictured the stud type i used, part number 98157.1 , from autozone. In addition to adding the lug studs, I also detached the drum from the hub. I can now access my rear brakes without using a giant hub puller.
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Location: Big pimpin' | You know Gary, I did that drum thing about 7 years ago and got blasted for it...I don't see the problem with grinding off the rivets and doing what you did here to get at the rear brakes and running wheel studs...Good on 'ya, as I'm amazed more here haven't figured this one out yet. |
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