Wheel Studs

Lenny5160 · 06-29-2018, 04:57 PM

I did buy a complete Moser rear end from a guy recently, and he specifically noted to me the the original Moser studs were junk and he had replaced with ARP.

But I reiterate without knowing your wheel manufacturer that 110 is more than Weld recommends for 1/2" studs.

Larry Hill · 06-29-2018, 05:11 PM

Put big studs in and forget about it!

Bobby DiDomenico · 07-03-2018, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

Put big studs in and forget about it!

Problem with that is stock wheels no longer can be mounted.

Dan Fahey · 07-03-2018, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobby DiDomenico

Problem with that is stock wheels no longer can be mounted.

Sometimes!
I can still mount my stock SS wheels with the extended Wheel Studs.

As for new studs.
Mine would not stay at 85# after installing them.
Re-Torqued them to 110# until the Torque Wrench indicated they were tight.

Today taking previous advice mounted new M/T Front Runners and Slicks.
Torqued rears to 100# and fronts to #85#.

Larry Hill · 07-04-2018, 06:31 AM

My bad, I thought it was a problem on a race car.

Dan Fahey · 07-04-2018, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

My bad, I thought it was a problem on a race car.

You correct! It was the 95 Impala SS.
Just can mount the Stock SS wheels and tires even with Long Studs to store the car over the winter.

Dave Gantz · 07-04-2018, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Fahey

You correct! It was the 95 Impala SS.
Just can mount the Stock SS wheels and tires even with Long Studs to store the car over the winter.

Maybe Larry is talking about bigger diameter studs.

Myron Piatek · 06-29-2018, 05:14 PM

Make sure that the lug nut shank isn't too long and bottoming out. Everything I've had has the shank about 1/8" shorter than the wheel center is thick. Gotta be careful with press-in studs that may have a slight "shoulder" sticking out.

Lug nut shank diameters can also vary. It surprised me when doing some searches on Summit's site. A little too small can be just enough to pound the stud to the breaking point.

Make sure the holes in your wheels aren't worn or ovaled.

I've been using 1/2" Moser studs on my CM for 18+ years without breakage. Axles assemblies were changed twice over the years and were still good. Just upgraded to lighter axles. The original axles I had didn't have the Moser decal, but had M/E welded into the register.

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Lenny5160 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN Posts: 898 Likes: 604 Liked 431 Times in 224 Posts	Re: Wheel Studs I did buy a complete Moser rear end from a guy recently, and he specifically noted to me the the original Moser studs were junk and he had replaced with ARP. But I reiterate without knowing your wheel manufacturer that 110 is more than Weld recommends for 1/2" studs. __________________ S/ST 51 S/C 53 Last edited by Lenny5160; 06-29-2018 at 05:00 PM.

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Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,663 Likes: 1,954 Liked 10,830 Times in 2,251 Posts	Re: Wheel Studs Put big studs in and forget about it! __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

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Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,663 Likes: 1,954 Liked 10,830 Times in 2,251 Posts	Re: Wheel Studs My bad, I thought it was a problem on a race car. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

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Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Wheel Studs Make sure that the lug nut shank isn't too long and bottoming out. Everything I've had has the shank about 1/8" shorter than the wheel center is thick. Gotta be careful with press-in studs that may have a slight "shoulder" sticking out. Lug nut shank diameters can also vary. It surprised me when doing some searches on Summit's site. A little too small can be just enough to pound the stud to the breaking point. Make sure the holes in your wheels aren't worn or ovaled. I've been using 1/2" Moser studs on my CM for 18+ years without breakage. Axles assemblies were changed twice over the years and were still good. Just upgraded to lighter axles. The original axles I had didn't have the Moser decal, but had M/E welded into the register. __________________ LOCOMOTION Racing Last edited by Myron Piatek; 06-29-2018 at 05:23 PM.