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rich b · 04-30-2020, 12:21 PM

Cut the swedge out with a 5/8" hole saw*, knock the studs out and separate the hub and drum, rotate the bolt pattern half way between the old stud holes, drill and tap for 1/2-20, and use gr8 tap bolts to both retain the drums and act as studs. Good idea to give the new assy a light turn to be sure.

Same way we do Buick alum drums on the outside flange hubs.

* Could as an alternative, cut the head of the stud off and tap them out from the inside; either way works.

04-30-2020, 12:21 PM	#5
rich b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,826	Re: Wheel stud replacement help: '42-'48 hubs & drums Cut the swedge out with a 5/8" hole saw, knock the studs out and separate the hub and drum, rotate the bolt pattern half way between the old stud holes, drill and tap for 1/2-20, and use gr8 tap bolts to both retain the drums and act as studs. Good idea to give the new assy a light turn to be sure. Same way we do Buick alum drums on the outside flange hubs. Could as an alternative, cut the head of the stud off and tap them out from the inside; either way works.