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Posted by: jim_hoyland Oct 17 2019, 04:49 PM
I bought the 5 lug Billet hubs from Brad back in the day. I’m seeking the stud length from someone that has installed or worked with them.
I’m going to add spacers and would like to order longer studs before pulling the hubs.
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Posted by: yeahmag Oct 26 2019, 08:56 PM
This should be pretty easy to measure out. Grab the calipers and measure the thickness of the boss for the studs. Grab a wheel and measure from the back to the outside "flat" of the wheel. Grab a wheel nut and measure from the outside/top/end of the taper (acorn) to the end of the nut. Add all of them together and give yourself some margine: 5mm-10mm. Add the thickness of a spacer if you run them.
I have a bunch of stock, 45mm studs if you need them.
Posted by: yeahmag Oct 26 2019, 08:58 PM
Grab one of these while you are at it.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TC297SB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_P45SDb67383J3
Posted by: jim_hoyland Nov 19 2019, 02:03 PM
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Thanks Aaron. Current studs appear to be around 70mm. Looked at the installers on Amazon;are they used to “pull” the stud through the hub and seat the inner serrated head ?
And, what the recommended method to remove the old studs ?
Lastly, should hub-centric spacers be used
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3946
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Posted by: mepstein Nov 19 2019, 02:23 PM
If you are going to have the hub off the car, a press makes short work of the removal and install. About the same effort as tying your shoes.
Posted by: yeahmag Nov 19 2019, 10:12 PM
Those installers Amazon sells are great. You can use a brass drift and hammer to knock the studs out.
Lisle 22800 Wheel Stud Installer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ETUD22/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_XJ5tAItCYQS3b
Posted by: jim_hoyland Nov 20 2019, 06:28 AM
Those installers Amazon sells are great. You can use a brass drift and hammer to knock the studs out.
Lisle 22800 Wheel Stud Installer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ETUD22/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_XJ5tAItCYQS3b
Ordered ! Thanks for the heads up. I just need to remove one of the front hubs and measure a current stud.....any particular brand recommended ? It's a street car.
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Posted by: IronHillRestorations Nov 20 2019, 06:34 AM
I'd suggest using a steel lug nut with the installer
Posted by: jim_hoyland Nov 20 2019, 09:24 AM
I'd suggest using a steel lug nut with the installer
Thanks; I’ll do that
If I add 1/2” spacers to each side, is realignment required ?
Posted by: 914 Ranch Nov 21 2019, 04:25 AM
Alignment should not change, Jim.
Posted by: jmitro Nov 21 2019, 06:53 PM
I'd suggest using a steel lug nut with the installer
agreed; with the force required to seat those studs, aluminum will strip quickly.
a shop press is a much easier way of doing it.
OEM press-fit studs were Verbus from what I understand.
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