Spinning wheel studs in aftermarket axles

[ShadowsPapa]

Never reuse old studs. The knurling get compressed when the stud is installed. When you reuse old studs. The knurling is already compressed so that it will not bite into the bore properly.

Agreed! It's too damned simple and cheap to PRESS in new studs. Don't even use the nut to draw them in. Press them and they'll go in straight with no turning forces.

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[JTPatriot]

Figured I needed to update this thread.
Since I could not source any OEM studs I did some research and found these. Dorman 610-509.1, match everywhere except length, Dorman are longer. Easy enough to cut them to length with a cutoff wheel.
So, 3 auto parts stores later, had all 10 and on my way. Tapped out the old studs with a hammer, yes tapped out and pressed the new ones in. AutoZone and Advanced Auto had them in stock, of course not locally but a larger town 20 miles away did.

Again, thanks all for the help and advice.

 

[Rusty PW]

Notice the difference in the knurling?

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Figured I needed to update this thread.
Since I could not source any OEM studs I did some research and found these. Dorman 610-509.1, match everywhere except length, Dorman are longer. Easy enough to cut them to length with a cutoff wheel.
So, 3 auto parts stores later, had all 10 and on my way. Tapped out the old studs with a hammer, yes tapped out and pressed the new ones in. AutoZone and Advanced Auto had them in stock, of course not locally but a larger town 20 miles away did.

Again, thanks all for the help and advice.

I was going to say that after cutting them the ends can rust - but you are in a hurry, otherwise I'd plate them for you to avoid that issue.

 

[Dougstdig]

Never reuse old studs. The knurling get compressed when the stud is installed. When you reuse old studs. The knurling is already compressed so that it will not bite into the bore properly.

I look at wheel studs as being a wear item. When you’re putting them into fresh axles you do want a new set.

 

[JTPatriot]

Notice the difference in the knurling?

Yeah, pretty noticeable when you slow down and look at them? The hub didn't even have a mark in them. Defiantly a lesson learned for sure. Always replace with new if removed.

 

[JTPatriot]

I was going to say that after cutting them the ends can rust - but you are in a hurry, otherwise I'd plate them for you to avoid that issue.

I shot some paint on the ends to hopefully help against rust.

 

[Blade1668]

Bet that was fun installing the new studs.
Good that you got it sorted out.

The reason I bought a hydraulic press, wheel bearing, studs ect. Installing the new wheel studs in aftermarket rear axle shafts on my LJ was still a P.T.A. due to having seals, bearings and retainers installed already. For years I kept a set of wheel studs in my XJ just in case, I never needed one but a few others did. Hmmm I used steel rims many of them used aluminum. ?

 

[j.o.y.ride]

Personally any time I see instructions of reusing parts like that, just get new ones for the install. A few bucks a piece is well worth it knowing you have fresh ones that weren't possibly damaged in the swap.

 

[JTPatriot]

Bet that was fun installing the new studs.
Good that you got it sorted out.

The reason I bought a hydraulic press, wheel bearing, studs ect. Installing the new wheel studs in aftermarket rear axle shafts on my LJ was still a P.T.A. due to having seals, bearings and retainers installed already. For years I kept a set of wheel studs in my XJ just in case, I never needed one but a few others did. Hmmm I used steel rims many of them used aluminum. ?

Yes the hydraulic press made it a lot easier, but like you said with everything on the axle it was interesting finding how to position it to do the job.

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