Wheel stud thread specs ?
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
Wheel stud thread specs ?
I have a couple of "tight" lug nuts and need to chase the threads before installing new lug nuts but I can't figure out what the threads are. Does anyone know what the die size would be to chase the threads on the studs? Thanks!
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Remember one "chases" threads with a different tap or die than one cuts new threads. Tools designed for "chasing" threads remove a minimum of material in order not to effect the strength on the fastener. Thread chasers are available from a variety of sources, just be sure to use the proper tool.
Last edited by 9C1; Feb 14, 2011 at 12:10 PM. Reason: grammer
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
Remember one "chases" threads with a different tap or die than one cuts new threads. Tools designed for "chasing" threads remove a minimum of material in order not to effect the strength on the fastener. Thread chasers are available from a variety of sources, just be sure to use the proper tool.
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Studs are cheap. Just make sure you don't get ones that are longer than stock or you will have to remove the hubs and that is a big job because you have a steel bolt in an aluminum hub.
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http://www.summitracing.com/search/?...20chaser&dds=1
McMaster Carr sells sets of them. I would think they are available at a number of other places.
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