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Shoovel · 07-12-2021, 07:35 PM

Folks,
I have to replace a few wheel studs on my 39 Coupe, wheels are 5 x 5-1/2. I’ve done a search on here and found several posts on this issue. I was able to remove the old studs with a 5/8 hole saw with no problems. I used a NAPA stud # 641-1617 as was suggested in another post, with a serrated dia of .568” I press fit it in the hub/drum with no issues. The issue I have was when I re-installed the steel wheel. The stud shoulder length was too long and prevented the wheel nuts from tightening on the wheel. I have ordered 2 of the Dorman 610-085 that has a serrated dia of .641”. I have a 5/8 drill bit which is .625”, but I need to know how much larger I have to make the hole to get a good bite with the stud, so as not to crack the drum.
Thanks
Tom

07-12-2021, 07:35 PM	#1
Shoovel Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Milton Ontario Canada Posts: 83	Wheel studs Folks, I have to replace a few wheel studs on my 39 Coupe, wheels are 5 x 5-1/2. I’ve done a search on here and found several posts on this issue. I was able to remove the old studs with a 5/8 hole saw with no problems. I used a NAPA stud # 641-1617 as was suggested in another post, with a serrated dia of .568” I press fit it in the hub/drum with no issues. The issue I have was when I re-installed the steel wheel. The stud shoulder length was too long and prevented the wheel nuts from tightening on the wheel. I have ordered 2 of the Dorman 610-085 that has a serrated dia of .641”. I have a 5/8 drill bit which is .625”, but I need to know how much larger I have to make the hole to get a good bite with the stud, so as not to crack the drum. Thanks Tom