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| | | | Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 47 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 47 | I’m replacing the front wheel studs and front drums on 1941 1/2T, model AK. The studs and drums were purchased from Jim Carter.
I noticed, when looking at the drums that the center section is .125” thicker than the original. The wheel studs that were sent are Dorman, model 610-124, knurl is .570”, and the length is 1.375”.
When measuring the original studs. I get .560” for the knurl and 1.375” for the length. I seem to remember that with the original drum/stud/ wheel combination that the lug nut was just below the end of the stud when tight. My question is, with the drum being .125” thicker. Will the lug nut screw on far enough? Does anyone have any suggestions on what wheel studs to use? I’d like to find out before pressing everything together and finding a problem.
Again, any help would be appreciated.
Ken | | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 170 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 170 | I'm in the same situation. I wish someone who has experience with this could post some info. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2021 Posts: 430 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2021 Posts: 430 | This is going to depend on the taper at the end of the stud. Because most threads are tapered at end it all about full thread count contact. Had same issue with my hub conversion on my 56. Would it hold sure, will torque to spec probably. And it did for some short drives and moving around while working on it. But for safe of my mind I just went out to dormans catalog (they have a good one) and found the same size stud just longer. you can always cut and grind smooth it they are too long for your taste.
If you cannot find the knurl size go up a size and drill you holes slightly larger. Had to do that on a conversion as well.
you can always press in one or two one opposite each other. put your tire on and test it on the bench. that way you are not going all in on a guess | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,826 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,826 | If you can find a stud that has the same knurl diameter and is somewhat longer, no problem, unless the longer stud interferes with a hub cap. It's always easy to make something shorter- - - - -I've never seen a "bolt stretcher"!
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2021 Posts: 430 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2021 Posts: 430 | 610-168 Dorman 7/16-20 Serrated Wheel Stud - .570 In. Knurl, 1-5/8 In. Length
Gives you a few 1/8ths more. | | |
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