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SeventyOne · 11-05-2010, 10:41 PM

Hey guys, I usually post in the 69-72 Blazer section but a problem with my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4279880 has let me here.

I am converting my front D44 axle over to 8 lug and when I bought the new hub/rotors the wheel studs seemed a little short and I was concerned that there wouldn't be enough lug nut thread engagement with the wheels I am running. Wheels are new aluminum wheels that have a 1/4" thick mounting flange.

I guess my question is whether or not you 8 lug guys, with stock wheel studs and newer style aluminum (or whatever) wheels have any issues?

You can read more about my problem in the link above - post #56

Thanks for the help!

SeventyOne · 11-06-2010, 08:16 PM

Anyone with newer wheels and the stock 8 lugs rotors/wheel studs?

Davidmichael · 11-06-2010, 10:37 PM

I have stock studs, and run a MT wheel 8 lug, and have no issue with the length of the studs. I have also run a set of older wagon wheels and have no issues. I personally think those studs are a bit small. All my studs are longer than that just with the thread part. (that I can see)

SeventyOne · 11-07-2010, 01:33 AM

Thanks for the reply. I think the stock studs are pretty short. The overall length is 2 1/8" and some of that has to go through the hub/rotor. I've heard you should have thread engagement equal to the width of the stud - In this case 9/16". With the stock studs and my wheels I am just about there but it's close.
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11-05-2010, 10:41 PM	#1
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,370	Wheels and wheel studs... Hey guys, I usually post in the 69-72 Blazer section but a problem with my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4279880 has let me here. I am converting my front D44 axle over to 8 lug and when I bought the new hub/rotors the wheel studs seemed a little short and I was concerned that there wouldn't be enough lug nut thread engagement with the wheels I am running. Wheels are new aluminum wheels that have a 1/4" thick mounting flange. I guess my question is whether or not you 8 lug guys, with stock wheel studs and newer style aluminum (or whatever) wheels have any issues? You can read more about my problem in the link above - post #56 Thanks for the help!

11-06-2010, 08:16 PM	#2
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,370	Re: Wheels and wheel studs... Anyone with newer wheels and the stock 8 lugs rotors/wheel studs?

11-06-2010, 10:37 PM	#3
Davidmichael Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 686	Re: Wheels and wheel studs... I have stock studs, and run a MT wheel 8 lug, and have no issue with the length of the studs. I have also run a set of older wagon wheels and have no issues. I personally think those studs are a bit small. All my studs are longer than that just with the thread part. (that I can see) __________________ 86 Suburban 2WD = rolled it and totaled it 83 LWB STD Cab 4x4 = went to the scrapper. Was my baby. 84 Suburban 2WD = stripped it/ scrapped it 81 8 foot bed made into a trailer 86 Suburban going to be made into a trailer 91 Suburban 4x4 = that's my baby 00 S10 Xtreme STD Cab 01 S10 ZR2

11-07-2010, 01:33 AM	#4
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,370	Re: Wheels and wheel studs... Thanks for the reply. I think the stock studs are pretty short. The overall length is 2 1/8" and some of that has to go through the hub/rotor. I've heard you should have thread engagement equal to the width of the stud - In this case 9/16". With the stock studs and my wheels I am just about there but it's close. Posted via Mobile Device



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