Mark Williams lug nut studs

Greg Gay · 12-06-2016, 09:48 PM

Can Mark Williams or Mark Williams style studs (large diameter) be used on Strange axles?

Mark Markow · 12-06-2016, 10:00 PM

Greg both strange and mark Williams large studs are 5/8'' fine thread . so as long as your axles are tapped for 5/8'' studs they will interchange.

Hacksaw · 12-07-2016, 09:43 AM

Be aware of the grip or shank length on the studs. Newer wheels are much thinner. You should not have the wheel riding on the threads and try avoiding multiple spacers.

Greg Gay · 12-07-2016, 05:28 PM

Mark,

Thanks for the info. I see how it works, now. I was hoping to use axles drilled for half inch studs, but use wheels that have been drilled for the larger studs. Does not appear feasible.

Hacksaw,

So, and I correct that what you are saying is you should have 1 spacer, but not zero or multiple spacers? I have read that the wider area should extend all the way through the wheel. To me, it seems like you would want more surface area pushing against the aluminum wheel (think dual wheel ton job), but I guess that is not how these are designed to work.

Thanks,

Greg

Rsmith38 · 12-08-2016, 09:16 AM

Wondering if it is possible to redrill the axels to 5/8?

James Perrone · 12-08-2016, 09:39 AM

Buy new axels between shipping and labor its a wash

Jon Sarrett · 12-08-2016, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by James Perrone

Buy new axels between shipping and labor its a wash

James is 100% correct. I wanted my axles drilled for 5/8" studs and was told by Strange it would be $380 plus return shipping. These are their axles too. The gal told me the bearings would need pressed off and they can't use the old ones and new units would be required. This rear end never had grease in it and I was still told too bad.

Mike Pearson · 12-08-2016, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Rsmith38

Wondering if it is possible to redrill the axels to 5/8?

Strange drilled and tapped my axles for $100. I also bought the stud kit from them at the same time. The won't touch them if the have been welded on. Give them a call. Turn around time was real quick too.

T-Bolt Racer · 12-08-2016, 11:27 AM

Is the size of the tire or HP or combo that requires 5/8 bolts studs?

Greg Hill · 12-08-2016, 12:24 PM

Larry Hodge can sell you lug nut spacers and nuts so you can use 1/2" studs with wheels that have the larger opening. These spacers fit into the hole in the wheel and allows you to use the same style nut as you would on a 5/8" stud. Or you can buy lug nuts with shanks that go into the wheel opening. I had Larry's kits on my car for years.

12-06-2016, 09:48 PM	#1
Greg Gay Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 385 Likes: 21 Liked 283 Times in 70 Posts	Mark Williams lug nut studs Can Mark Williams or Mark Williams style studs (large diameter) be used on Strange axles?

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Mark Markow Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: east hartford ct. Posts: 539 Likes: 0 Liked 9 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Mark Williams lug nut studs Greg both strange and mark Williams large studs are 5/8'' fine thread . so as long as your axles are tapped for 5/8'' studs they will interchange. __________________ Mark Markow 171 ss/tb

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Hacksaw Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 881 Likes: 206 Liked 309 Times in 173 Posts	Re: Mark Williams lug nut studs Be aware of the grip or shank length on the studs. Newer wheels are much thinner. You should not have the wheel riding on the threads and try avoiding multiple spacers.

12-07-2016, 05:28 PM	#4
Greg Gay Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 385 Likes: 21 Liked 283 Times in 70 Posts	Re: Mark Williams lug nut studs Mark, Thanks for the info. I see how it works, now. I was hoping to use axles drilled for half inch studs, but use wheels that have been drilled for the larger studs. Does not appear feasible. Hacksaw, So, and I correct that what you are saying is you should have 1 spacer, but not zero or multiple spacers? I have read that the wider area should extend all the way through the wheel. To me, it seems like you would want more surface area pushing against the aluminum wheel (think dual wheel ton job), but I guess that is not how these are designed to work. Thanks, Greg

12-08-2016, 09:16 AM	#5
Rsmith38 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 186 Likes: 0 Liked 28 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Mark Williams lug nut studs Wondering if it is possible to redrill the axels to 5/8?

12-08-2016, 09:39 AM	#6
James Perrone VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: LONG ISLAND N.Y. Posts: 1,676 Likes: 3,373 Liked 1,816 Times in 425 Posts	Re: Mark Williams lug nut studs Buy new axels between shipping and labor its a wash __________________ james perrone 1290 STK

12-08-2016, 11:27 AM	#9
T-Bolt Racer Junior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 57 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 5/8 lug nut studs Is the size of the tire or HP or combo that requires 5/8 bolts studs?

12-08-2016, 12:24 PM	#10
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,995 Likes: 68 Liked 279 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Mark Williams lug nut studs Larry Hodge can sell you lug nut spacers and nuts so you can use 1/2" studs with wheels that have the larger opening. These spacers fit into the hole in the wheel and allows you to use the same style nut as you would on a 5/8" stud. Or you can buy lug nuts with shanks that go into the wheel opening. I had Larry's kits on my car for years. __________________ Greg Hill 4171 STK