I have 42-48 drums, and some of the studs are damaged. Looking for studs and nuts for these but have a hard time finding exactly what to get. Can anyone tell me the specs of these, or even better, provide a link of what I need to get? Thanks in advance, Sebastian
If you can't locate stock style studs or don't have the way to swedge them; I saw somewhere that Dorman 610-169 serrated studs work. Also remember that you may have to use a washer under the head to control the length of serration. I've never used them so do your research. https://www.dormanproducts.com/p-2560-610-169.aspx
I bought mine through Drake or Carpenter’s, issue is the shoulder is way too long. @alanp561 replaced his with a Dorman set, and I think he also reamed to suggested size.
When I did the swedge I used a Hollow diamond dust hole saw to cut swedge . From Lowes like $15 Slid over original stud ,cut / grind swedge . New modern stud I cut 1/8 off one side of head To clear tapper of spindle the pressed in
I did all 10 on the rears of my '32 (later hydraulic brakes & hubs). That was quite the learning experience! I think I bought new studs from Mac's. I also bought the "swedging tool" that's listed for Model A's. It's not very expensive, but I wasn't sure why it was only listed for Model A's. I went to town swedging away... or so I thought. On the first one, I pressed and pressed, but didn't really swedge it. Then, I couldn't get the tool off the wheel stud. The reason it's only listed for Model A's is because it's not deep enough to handle the later studs. I don't know what that difference is, but it bottomed out and mushroomed the tip inside the tool, causing it to be stuck forever. I bought another one and a replacement stud and somehow determined that was the problem. I then chucked the new tool in a drill press and drilled it a little deeper and then relatively quickly knocked them all out. I know on some of them you have to cut the head to clear the inside hub. I think I did that on one hub. I don't remember anymore, it's been awhile. 3blap.
I'll double check the part number of the Dormans I've used, they are serrated and you need to ream the existing hole before installing. Once in, they are good to go. When I get a moment, I'll check the part numbers and what size reamer you need.
I ***umed when he said '42-'48 that he was referring to the type with the drums mounted inside the hub flange. The kind with large diameter shank on the studs.
Yes, that's what I meant. For more clarity, these are the drums I have. I'm missing just one stud, but the threads are bad on some as well. What are the threads? Might be easier to get a tap tool to clean them up rather then replacing all..
Threads are 1/2-20. A thread chaser or die will clean up threads; but won't restore bad ones. Don't skimp on your wheel stud threads.
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