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LS1_C10 · 09-07-2010, 01:43 AM

Im sure at least one out of five people come across this problem, but Google isnt helping. I need new studs on the front axle. They gotta be longer. I can get one off the truck with no problem, but the parts places can only look up by make/model/year and Jegs/Summit sells by exact measurements. What do I do when I have the stud in my hand to know what to buy?
I called Summit and they have longer studs. I just dont know which ones I need. "Wheel Studs, Press-In, 1/2-20 in. x 3 in. Long, .615 in. Diameter Knurl, Set of 5" doesnt really mean much to me.

OARNGESI · 09-07-2010, 03:42 AM

Id take one of the studs to the store and find a lug that will fit it

LS1_C10 · 09-07-2010, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by OARNGESI

Id take one of the studs to the store and find a lug that will fit it

Id rather not eyeball measure something that has that many digits after the decimal. Its inviting problems.
Plus I need longer studs by at least 1/2". No one local has them. They HAVE to be ordered Summit or Jegs, which requires precise measurments.

cdowns · 09-07-2010, 07:20 AM

i use a caliper to measure with// harbor frieght has them with electrronic display for readout, avery handy tool to have at quite reasonable prices

Rollie396 · 09-07-2010, 07:37 AM

Yup I'd take my calipers,one of the old studs and one of the old lug nuts.

dropd80s · 09-07-2010, 10:44 AM

Just have the parts store look up the origional stud for your truck and look at the specs for it. Then get one how ever much longer you need.
O'Reilly's web site lists the specs. This is for a 74 K10 with a 350:
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...2990&ppt=C0337
Just select your truck search for wheel stud. And BTW a decent parts store should be able to do this for you, but I know those are becoming few and far between.

LS1_C10 · 09-07-2010, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by dropd80s

Just have the parts store look up the origional stud for your truck and look at the specs for it. Then get one how ever much longer you need.
O'Reilly's web site lists the specs. This is for a 74 K10 with a 350:
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...2990&ppt=C0337
Just select your truck search for wheel stud. And BTW a decent parts store should be able to do this for you, but I know those are becoming few and far between.

I tried that too. Unfortunately, the studs from the parts store dont have any info on them, just the application. So I would still need to measure, lol.

LS1_C10 · 09-07-2010, 11:40 AM

Harbor freight does have some decent caliper prices.

87chevy.com · 09-07-2010, 03:34 PM

take the part number from the oriellys... dorman for example and type in yahoo... dorman wheel stud catalog. boom. done. get the measurements from that wheel stud and get one thats longer. simple

dropd80s · 09-07-2010, 09:39 PM

You dont even have to do that. The specs are online.
From the link above:

Dorman - Wheel Studs
Part Number: 610-179.1
Line: DOR - Limited Availability
•AutoGrade
•UPC: 19495101796
Warranty Info
Mfg. Defect Warranty
Detailed Description
Type: Serrated Stud
Thread Size: 7/16-20
Thread Pitch: Right
Knurl Diameter: .565 in
Length: 1-3/4 in
Shoulder Length: 7/8 in
Head Code: 179
Features: Zinc plated for corrosion resistance

Just search for your application. Find out what you have then you can get them from Summit ect. if you cant get them in the store. Bout as easy as it gets.

LS1_C10 · 09-07-2010, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dropd80s

You dont even have to do that. The specs are online.
From the link above:

Dorman - Wheel Studs
Part Number: 610-179.1
Line: DOR - Limited Availability
•AutoGrade
•UPC: 19495101796
Warranty Info
Mfg. Defect Warranty
Detailed Description
Type: Serrated Stud
Thread Size: 7/16-20
Thread Pitch: Right
Knurl Diameter: .565 in
Length: 1-3/4 in
Shoulder Length: 7/8 in
Head Code: 179
Features: Zinc plated for corrosion resistance

Just search for your application. Find out what you have then you can get them from Summit ect. if you cant get them in the store. Bout as easy as it gets.

You are right. That was extremely easy. Muchas Gracias!

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MOR-46220/
Wheel Studs, Press-In, 1/2-20 in. x 3 in. Long, .563 in. Diameter Knurl, Set of 5
These are VERY close to those specs you gave me. Are they close enough?

**way2lo2** · 09-08-2010, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by LS1_C10

You are right. That was extremely easy. Muchas Gracias!

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MOR-46220/
Wheel Studs, Press-In, 1/2-20 in. x 3 in. Long, .563 in. Diameter Knurl, Set of 5
These are VERY close to those specs you gave me. Are they close enough?

I may be confused here but are you trying to put half inch studs where a 7/16" stud was originally?

LS1_C10 · 09-08-2010, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by way2lo2

I may be confused here but are you trying to put half inch studs where a 7/16" stud was originally?

I thought that number referred to the twist for the lug nuts. Am I completely wrong? cus when I search 1/2 20 on summit, I get lug nut results.

smbrouss70 · 09-08-2010, 01:34 PM

The numbers that you are referring to is the stud diameter and the thread pitch in teeth per inch. If you originally had a 7/16"-20 RH thread wheel stud, then you should go back with a 7/16"-20 RH thread wheel stud. This should be more of what you are looking for...

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LS1_C10 · 09-08-2010, 02:02 PM

I saw those too but I was under the assumption that the shoulder was longer on mine.

smbrouss70 · 09-08-2010, 02:49 PM

You're right, the front studs on your truck should have a longer shoulder. The only option I see without going to a smaller knurl diameter is this one. The knurl is slightly larger and you may have to drill out the hubs a hair, but more than likely they'll press in with just a little more force.

LS1_C10 · 09-08-2010, 03:03 PM

Those seem to be exact except for the knurl. Will it be close enough to work?

smbrouss70 · 09-08-2010, 03:12 PM

There is a difference of 15 thousandths of an inch between the two, with the new one being the larger one. I would think that they would press-in fine, with just a little more resistance than a stock replacement stud.

LS1_C10 · 09-08-2010, 03:35 PM

Sounds like a job for WD40! lol. Ok. you made up my mind!

Shon · 09-15-2010, 04:26 PM

Did you ever purchase and install longer studs? I want longer ones too and hard to find the right ones, as you have noted....

LS1_C10 · 09-15-2010, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shon

Did you ever purchase and install longer studs? I want longer ones too and hard to find the right ones, as you have noted....

Ever have one of those months where you gotta sell the wheels n tires on the truck to afford to install the new ones? Lol. They are sitting in my Cart on summitracing.com.

The guy who posted the Dorman info ultimately saved my butt. Goto https://www.dormanproducts.com/catal...ec10_Part2.pdf and find your application, then goto summit and type in the knurl and the turn. Like 7/16 20 .565 or whatever it is

Shon · 09-15-2010, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by LS1_C10

Ever have one of those months where you gotta sell the wheels n tires on the truck to afford to install the new ones? Lol. They are sitting in my Cart on summitracing.com.

Heard that!

Heydon · 06-10-2016, 12:34 PM

Hi

Bringing the thread back from the dead.

I have a 1965 C10 but it has more modern hubs/ discs. How do I identify these to be able to identify the stud? I know that it is 5x5, the studs are 1/2 inch diameter.

Or should I just remove a stud and identify it by measuring it? Being in the UK it is hard to just pop to a shop with a stud and find someone capable of identifying it / supplying a replacement, so I will need to order online.

Thanks

09-07-2010, 01:43 AM	#1
LS1_C10 Dont want a large Farva Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mustang Oklahoma Posts: 165	How to measure wheel studs? Im sure at least one out of five people come across this problem, but Google isnt helping. I need new studs on the front axle. They gotta be longer. I can get one off the truck with no problem, but the parts places can only look up by make/model/year and Jegs/Summit sells by exact measurements. What do I do when I have the stud in my hand to know what to buy? I called Summit and they have longer studs. I just dont know which ones I need. "Wheel Studs, Press-In, 1/2-20 in. x 3 in. Long, .615 in. Diameter Knurl, Set of 5" doesnt really mean much to me. __________________ Proud to be an Okie My 74 K1500(broken and sold) My Backup DD Last edited by LS1_C10; 09-07-2010 at 01:44 AM.

09-07-2010, 03:42 AM	#2
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: How to measure wheel studs? Id take one of the studs to the store and find a lug that will fit it __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

09-07-2010, 07:20 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: How to measure wheel studs? i use a caliper to measure with// harbor frieght has them with electrronic display for readout, avery handy tool to have at quite reasonable prices __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

09-07-2010, 07:37 AM	#5
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: How to measure wheel studs? Yup I'd take my calipers,one of the old studs and one of the old lug nuts. __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

09-07-2010, 10:44 AM	#6
dropd80s Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: wichita falls tx Posts: 429	Re: How to measure wheel studs? Just have the parts store look up the origional stud for your truck and look at the specs for it. Then get one how ever much longer you need. O'Reilly's web site lists the specs. This is for a 74 K10 with a 350: http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...2990&ppt=C0337 Just select your truck search for wheel stud. And BTW a decent parts store should be able to do this for you, but I know those are becoming few and far between.

09-07-2010, 11:40 AM	#8
LS1_C10 Dont want a large Farva Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mustang Oklahoma Posts: 165	Re: How to measure wheel studs? Harbor freight does have some decent caliper prices. __________________ Proud to be an Okie My 74 K1500(broken and sold) My Backup DD

09-07-2010, 03:34 PM	#9
87chevy.com BMW & ASE Master Certified Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,255	Re: How to measure wheel studs? take the part number from the oriellys... dorman for example and type in yahoo... dorman wheel stud catalog. boom. done. get the measurements from that wheel stud and get one thats longer. simple __________________ 1987 Silverado - L83 5.3 w/ 6L80e ,A/C,P/W,P/L,TILT, HID projectors, Wilwood C-10 Pro Spindles w/ 2018 silverado front brakes & C-5 Corvette Rear Disc Brakes 1999 BMW 528i - 5.7 LS1 w/ 4l60e, Ford 8.8 IRS w31 spline posi & FX-r projector retrofit New project: 2006 BMW x5 6cyl AWD to L83 6l80e 4wd to 2WD / RWD A poor man buy's it twice finally got my domain name back, 87chevy.com.... site rework in progress

09-07-2010, 09:39 PM	#10
dropd80s Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: wichita falls tx Posts: 429	Re: How to measure wheel studs? You dont even have to do that. The specs are online. From the link above: Dorman - Wheel Studs Part Number: 610-179.1 Line: DOR - Limited Availability •AutoGrade •UPC: 19495101796 Warranty Info Mfg. Defect Warranty Detailed Description Type: Serrated Stud Thread Size: 7/16-20 Thread Pitch: Right Knurl Diameter: .565 in Length: 1-3/4 in Shoulder Length: 7/8 in Head Code: 179 Features: Zinc plated for corrosion resistance Just search for your application. Find out what you have then you can get them from Summit ect. if you cant get them in the store. Bout as easy as it gets.

09-08-2010, 01:34 PM	#14
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: How to measure wheel studs? The numbers that you are referring to is the stud diameter and the thread pitch in teeth per inch. If you originally had a 7/16"-20 RH thread wheel stud, then you should go back with a 7/16"-20 RH thread wheel stud. This should be more of what you are looking for... Wheel Studs __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

09-08-2010, 02:02 PM	#15
LS1_C10 Dont want a large Farva Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mustang Oklahoma Posts: 165	Re: How to measure wheel studs? I saw those too but I was under the assumption that the shoulder was longer on mine. __________________ Proud to be an Okie My 74 K1500(broken and sold) My Backup DD

09-08-2010, 02:49 PM	#16
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: How to measure wheel studs? You're right, the front studs on your truck should have a longer shoulder. The only option I see without going to a smaller knurl diameter is this one. The knurl is slightly larger and you may have to drill out the hubs a hair, but more than likely they'll press in with just a little more force. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

09-08-2010, 03:03 PM	#17
LS1_C10 Dont want a large Farva Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mustang Oklahoma Posts: 165	Re: How to measure wheel studs? Those seem to be exact except for the knurl. Will it be close enough to work? __________________ Proud to be an Okie My 74 K1500(broken and sold) My Backup DD

09-08-2010, 03:12 PM	#18
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: How to measure wheel studs? There is a difference of 15 thousandths of an inch between the two, with the new one being the larger one. I would think that they would press-in fine, with just a little more resistance than a stock replacement stud. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

09-08-2010, 03:35 PM	#19
LS1_C10 Dont want a large Farva Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mustang Oklahoma Posts: 165	Re: How to measure wheel studs? Sounds like a job for WD40! lol. Ok. you made up my mind! __________________ Proud to be an Okie My 74 K1500(broken and sold) My Backup DD

09-15-2010, 04:26 PM	#20
Shon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: sc Posts: 1,203	Re: How to measure wheel studs? Did you ever purchase and install longer studs? I want longer ones too and hard to find the right ones, as you have noted.... __________________ 71 Cheyenne C10 LWB cam'd 6.0/T56 Swap



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06-10-2016, 12:34 PM	#23
Heydon Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: UK Posts: 27	Re: How to measure wheel studs? Hi Bringing the thread back from the dead. I have a 1965 C10 but it has more modern hubs/ discs. How do I identify these to be able to identify the stud? I know that it is 5x5, the studs are 1/2 inch diameter. Or should I just remove a stud and identify it by measuring it? Being in the UK it is hard to just pop to a shop with a stud and find someone capable of identifying it / supplying a replacement, so I will need to order online. Thanks __________________ Lifetime Cal look VW fan on a new Chevy truck shaped adventure.... 1965 C10 SWB Fleetside, LT1 1967 VW Bug 2332cc

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