Screw-in wheel studs? 7/16-20?

[DK540]

Many of us have odd ducks because previous owners have been, um, creative. Many of us don't know how odd until we tear something apart and try to replace or upgrade. Seems like almost no one sells screw-in wheel studs anymore! I have some spare "universal" hubs and the bolt circle I need to use takes a 7/16-20, screw-in wheel stud. That's 7/16-20 into the hub a half inch, and also 7/16-20 available for the wheel and lug nut, about 1-1/8" (at least 1", anyway). I've checked all the usual sources - Pegasus, McMaster, Summit, ARP, and several others. No dice.

Anyone know of a source?

Alternative, which is maybe lucky because the thread into the hub is 7/16-20, is to use long, full-thread bolts from McMaster. They certainly would not work themselves out!

David

[DanW]

I have done the full length threaded bolt through the back side of the front hubs on my Zink when I converted it from wheel bolts. It worked fine.

Dorman offers some alternatives for studs.

http://www.dormanproducts.com/gsearc...&q=stud+7%2F16

[DK540]

Good info on both, Dan, thanks much.

David

[Daryl DeArman]

another source/alternative:


http://www.msiracingproducts.com/custom-test-1

[stephen wilson]

I did the same with my RF78, though McMaster Carr Grade 8 bolts. Though I cut the heads off, threaded them through the rear stub flange, and secured them with a Jetnut from the backside. This avoided having to disassemble the rear upright.

[DanW]

Buy a length and cut to suit...

https://www.fastenal.com/products/de...^7/16%22-20$|~

[Steve Davis]

Google '7/16 racing wheel studs'. Quite a number of sources - including Summit.

[DK540]

Daryl - great source; I entered what I would like and we'll see what their quote is for a custom order
Dan - worth considering... separate bolts or just cut a threaded rod. I like the idea of screwing through the hub and securing with a jet nut on the back (and some Loctite)
Steve - did that exhaustively... almost all are press-in studs. I did not find the screw in I was looking for

DK

[john f]

Take the time to convert to press in studs. Problem then solved.

jfb

[DanW]

Take the time to convert to press in studs. Problem then solved.

jfb

Press in studs are ideal. The hub holes must be bored and reamed to size before pressing in the studs. Otherwise they won't be straight and parallel.


Regards,
Dan

[killerken53]

I don't deal much with fastener design, but what about a long set screw? Other choices available.

https://www.mcmaster.com/#91375a690/=17w8qs7

[john f]

Press in studs are ideal. The hub holes must be bored and reamed to size before pressing in the studs. Otherwise they won't be straight and parallel.


Regards,
Dan

Yes, that is correct, although if holes are bored to size, no reaming is required. As I originally said, take the time to DO IT RIGHT! Alot less trouble in the long run.

jfb

[stephen wilson]

I used bolts because I couldn't fine any threaded rod stronger than Grade 5.

Edit: McMaster does list Grade 8 threaded rod now

separate bolts or just cut a threaded rod.
DK

[Daryl DeArman]

Lots of import cars use screw in studs OEM instead of press-in splined studs.

Personally I wouldn't use a piece of all thread no matter the rating simply because losing a wheel trying to save a buck seems penny wise and pound foolish.