Looking for longer wheel studs
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Instructor
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Incline Village NV
Looking for longer wheel studs
I have been running CCW's with Kuhmos for track trials and I would like to get a few more turns on the threads. Does anyone know who carries a longer wheel stud?
Le Mans Master
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From: Atlanta metro Ga.
At the risk of not answering your question..
A good friend and machinist of 30 years (builds custom tools to assemble F-16, 22, etc. HP planes for the Govmt.) told me that as long as you have the same amount of area engaged "lengthwise" as the diameter of the fastener, any more does not significantly strengthen holding power.
So, if your stud was .5 inch in diameter, as long as you engaged .5 inch worth of threads, you are fine.
A good friend and machinist of 30 years (builds custom tools to assemble F-16, 22, etc. HP planes for the Govmt.) told me that as long as you have the same amount of area engaged "lengthwise" as the diameter of the fastener, any more does not significantly strengthen holding power.
So, if your stud was .5 inch in diameter, as long as you engaged .5 inch worth of threads, you are fine.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
ARP Studs from Summit Racing dot com
I needed longer lug bolts as I use a 3/8" spacer on the rear with 18x12" CCW rims
also get some good ARP or hardened lug nuts dont use the stock lug nuts.
They wont have the aluminum caps on but your wheels will be secure.
I needed longer lug bolts as I use a 3/8" spacer on the rear with 18x12" CCW rims
also get some good ARP or hardened lug nuts dont use the stock lug nuts.
They wont have the aluminum caps on but your wheels will be secure.
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