| Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Another option would be to have when built or by yourself, drill the bolt holes in the wheels oversized by .125” or so; not just with a drill bit but undersize drill bit and final size reamer. Then, depending how much too short the studs are, turn down a portion of the nuts, half the distance the studs are too short, to whatever the oversize wheel bolt holes are, so a portion of the nuts will enter the wheels giving full thread engagement, but giving room for both wheels to fit on too short studs.
Dimensions given are just guideline, they should be determined to fit your application!
Ed
Last edited by EdPruss; 02/18/2024 12:04 AM.
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires. '47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle. '54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed. '55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
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