Wheel Stud Replacement
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Racer
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From: Forty Fort PA
Wheel Stud Replacement
Hi everyone.
I have just discovered that I need thicker wheel spacers to clear the brake calipers. I am not happy with the remaining thread lenght. Question is: can I change the studs without removing the front hubs? How about the rear flange? Any insight would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Langg
I have just discovered that I need thicker wheel spacers to clear the brake calipers. I am not happy with the remaining thread lenght. Question is: can I change the studs without removing the front hubs? How about the rear flange? Any insight would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Langg
Drifting
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Changing the studs in the fronts can be done without removing hubs, if you have the right tools. But it's much easier with the hubs removed. They're not that hard to remove.
The rear is a different story. Because of the parking brake hardware and backing plate, it's really difficult. It can be done, but you're not going to enjoy the job at all. Especially trying to put in longer ones. You'll probably decide to ditch those wheels and some that fit better.
The rear is a different story. Because of the parking brake hardware and backing plate, it's really difficult. It can be done, but you're not going to enjoy the job at all. Especially trying to put in longer ones. You'll probably decide to ditch those wheels and some that fit better.
Safety Car
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From: Algonac Michigan
I recently replaced a rear stock length stud on my '69 and the fit was tight.
I had to dimple the backing plate at the 6 O'Clock position with the parking brake starwheel adjuster removed to get the new one in its hole.
Longer than stock studs will give you even less room.
How thick are the spacers that you are using?
Good luck!
I had to dimple the backing plate at the 6 O'Clock position with the parking brake starwheel adjuster removed to get the new one in its hole.
Longer than stock studs will give you even less room.
How thick are the spacers that you are using?
Good luck!
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Racer
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From: Forty Fort PA
I am using Crager SS wheels and nuts. Maybe I could solve the problem with longer nuts? The nuts I am currently using are 1" long below the hex. Anyone know if they make longer ones?
Lang
Lang
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First make sure the hubs are the right size. The weight of the car is designed to be carried through the hubs. All the wheel studs do is keep the wheel on the hub; they can carry no weight. They do transmit the braking and acceleration loads, however. If your wheels scrape the calipers, they are the wrong ones. I believe that Cragar uses a "D" in their part number to describe a wheel which clears Disc brake calipers. Check that out. Also, on a C3 Corvette, the centerline of the wheel is the mounting surface. That is, the back spacing is exactly half the wheel width. Good luck.
