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I got new wheels for my '73 and had to get longer studs. I only needed 5mm spacers to clear the calipers, but the wheels were thicker than stock so ended up without enough threads. I went by number of turns after the threads catch to determine if there was enough engagement. 6 to 8 full turns is a general guideline. I found this on a lug nut specialty website:
Were you able to R&R the rear studs without much grief? When I did that on my car, it was a tremendous hassle.
Still the correct way to do it (I now have 2" adapters, not spacers, on the rear).
Were you able to R&R the rear studs without much grief? When I did that on my car, it was a tremendous hassle.
Still the correct way to do it (I now have 2" adapters, not spacers, on the rear).
I haven't done the studs yet but ordered the parts. I watched this video of a guy doing the rears on a Corvette without taking off the hub and it didn't look too bad. I'm going to change to 1/2" studs in the rear so will have to enlarge the holes.
I haven't done the studs yet but ordered the parts. I watched this video of a guy doing the rears on a Corvette without taking off the hub and it didn't look too bad. I'm going to change to 1/2" studs in the rear so will have to enlarge the holes.
Well, you'll learn a lot. Perhaps you'll even discover the right way to do it!
The guy in the video is using 7/16" hardware, and it looks like he wrecked his threads forcing them through the backing plate.
I upgraded to 1/2" hardware. It was, involved. And I cheated by removing the parking brake hardware, and notching the backing plate.
Originally Posted by Bikespace
Next time, I'll get the exact correct size reamer tool, and operate from a lift, so I can cut a hole through the backing plate without destroying everything (per @GTR1999 's suggestion)
Well, you'll learn a lot. Perhaps you'll even discover the right way to do it!
The guy in the video is using 7/16" hardware, and it looks like he wrecked his threads forcing them through the backing plate.
I upgraded to 1/2" hardware. It was, involved. And I cheated by removing the parking brake hardware, and notching the backing plate.
Next time, I'll get the exact correct size reamer tool, and operate from a lift, so I can cut a hole through the backing plate without destroying everything (per @GTR1999 's suggestion)
I got a 1/2" reamer and an alignment block. Also, I have to redo the parking brakes so will be in there anyway. One of the reasons I've been putting it off, with the brakes too it will be an even bigger job. I'm sticking with 7/16 in front so will do those first for practice!
