How To Change Rear Wheel Studs On Chevy Truck

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mike64impala Contributor Posts: 131 Loc: Blaine, Minnesota Reg: 12-08-05 User Info Send Private Topic View Profile	02-17-09 06:l PM - Post#1632503 Hey guys, I have a question regarding the rear bike studs. I recently purchased a rear disc brake kit from one of our sponsors. Information technology included new wheel studs that are longer than the stock ones. The problem is I recollect they are too large for the holes. The "knurl" portion, if that's what you call it, doesn't seem to fit in the axle flange holes. It's not even close. I called the identify i received the kit from to inquire if i had the incorrect ones, and was told they get this question all the time and i should have the right ones but i demand to have them pressed in. I took some pictures to show y'all guys. Am I wrong, or are these too large? I know in some of the pics the stud is in backward, I was but trying to get a good bending to take a picture show. 1964 Impala SS (2 of them, for at present) E-mail Report

tony1963 Frequent Contributor Posts: 1206 Loc: Birmingham AL Reg: 10-11-08 User Info Send Private Topic View Profile	02-17-09 07:28 PM - Post#1632525 In response to mike64impala They are definitely too big. The threads just fit in the bore. 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS 327 Powerglide (SOLD!) 1981 Ford Granada three.1 Fifty (200 inline 6) (SOLD!) 1985 Chevrolet Suburban C20 454 Turbo 400 1999 Mercedes E300 (SOLD!) 2008 Mercedes E350 2012 Mercedes S550 Email Report
RockHQ Senior Member Posts: 540 Loc: Finland, Northern Europe Reg: 07-19-02 User Info Transport Individual Topic View Profile	02-twenty-09 09:11 AM - Post#1634459 In response to tony1963 You tin can drill out the axle flange so press the studs in, however y'all need to know the right diameter of the drill bit and you will demand a hydraulic printing. Other option is to scan part supplier catalogs for the correct, longer bike studs, such as Dorman. 1963 Impala SS 327+PG,4xdisc brakes, air numberless. Under construction: Frame-off restoration began 5/9/09 E-mail Report
daustin Contributor Posts: 442 Historic period: 62 Loc: Woodstock, Ga Reg: 12-03-08 User Info Ship Private Topic View Profile	02-20-09 09:xv AM - Mail#1634465 In response to RockHQ I'd render those and go the right ones. If they won't credit, then i'd just swallow the cost and purchase replacements. I wouldn't drill my axles/brake drums if there was whatsoever manner to avoid information technology. Don 1957 210 2nd Post 1961 Bubbletop Impala 1965 Buick LeSabre 1968 327 Camaro 1968 427 COPO Corvette 1984 Monte Carlo SS 1969 RS Camaro 1969 GTO 1976 Camaro 1993 Silverado 3500 Dually 6.5TD 1993 GMC 1500 1994 9C1 Caprice 1997 Silverado 1500 Email Study
RockHQ Senior Member Posts: 540 Loc: Finland, Northern Europe Reg: 07-nineteen-02 User Info Send Private Topic View Profile	02-20-09 xi:thirty AM - Mail#1634571 In response to daustin I would, actually, replace all of the studs with ones having oversize knurls, Merely considering the original ones are at worst 45+ years old, and there'due south aught more frightening than loosing a wheel at speed. Drilling the axle flanges does not mean it will get weaker. 1963 Impala SS 327+PG,4xdisc brakes, air bags. Under structure: Frame-off restoration began 5/9/09 Email Written report
RaysnCayne Frequent Contributor Posts: 1061 Age: 47 Loc: Richmond, VA Reg: 07-29-03 User Info Send Private Topic View Profile	02-20-09 eleven:54 AM - Post#1634581 In response to RockHQ If they get this question "all the time" why are they putting the wrong studs in?!? Those are definitely, clearly too big. Y'all should send them these pics. Y'all shouldn't have to drill out the flange holes to fit the studs. If they won't transport y'all the right size, you lot tin can find stock replacements at the local parts store. But unless you messed the threads up taking your old ones out, simply push them dorsum in. These are some of the few parts on our cars that are normally good for eternity. (Unless there's abnormal decay present.) '68 Biscayne 406/TH200-4R/three.90-12 bolt 11.76 at 114mph The Cayne E-mail Report
mike64impala Contributor Posts: 131 Loc: Blaine, Minnesota Reg: 12-08-05 User Info Send Private Topic View Profile	02-20-09 12:15 PM - Mail#1634590 In response to RaysnCayne Thanks for the replies guys. I called them back to brand certain I have the right studs. they confirmed they are the ones they transport in all of their packages. After arguing for awhile, they still claim they are the right ones, and I obviously disagree. The existing studs i pulled out meet the dimensions of the stock parts co-ordinate to napa'southward website. So I at least accept the stock axles (zippo would surprise me with this automobile). So i just went to the local parts supplier and ordered a set of longer studs that will fit the existing holes. 1964 Impala SS (ii of them, for now) Email Report
impalabuilder Contributor Posts: 111 Loc: NJ Reg: 05-02-07 User Info Send Private Topic View Profile	02-xx-09 01:17 PM - Mail#1634641 In response to mike64impala You should really send them those pics. There'due south no style on this Earth that those studs are correct for that beam flange Email Study
JasonZ Ultra Senior Member Posts: 11626 Age: 34 Loc: San Antonio Texas Reg: 02-21-03 User Info Ship Individual Topic View Contour	02-20-09 05:fifty PM - Mail#1634852 In response to impalabuilder I wouldn't buy from the sponsor again if they even so insist that they are the right ones. If they dont requite you credit to get new ones dont recommend them to anyone. that is if you have no error at your stop y'all sent them the right info of the cars rear finish. Stick with stock specs if your with a stock rear end. Don't drill those holes out! Don't get BROKE trying to await RICH. Human activity your WAGE!! Email Written report
64cv "sixth Year" Silver Supporting Member Posts: 769 Reg: 06-05-08 User Info Send Private Topic View Profile	02-20-09 06:22 PM - Post#1634872 In response to mike64impala Definitely hold with the consensus here. Getting the longer studs in the original diameter from the parts store is the fashion to get. I did the exact same affair on my '64 last summer. I'm a perfectionist simply even I wouldn't spend as well much time looking for a printing to install them. You can gear up the flange pigsty over a ratchet socket (maybe with a piece of wood underneath) and but hammer them in. (Recommend ear plugs for this!) With the axles out of the motorcar you're not going to injure anything. Can't find the reference now but I read that you exercise desire to brand certain the studs are all the fashion in and at that place's no gap at all betwixt the shoulder of the new stud and the beam flange. When using the hammer method, they won't exist 100% straight upwards after installation; the bolt pattern might seem a little crooked only when yous put on the wheels and torque the lug basics to spec, they'll straighten upward; mine did. Be sure the re-torque the lug nuts (just to be certain) real soon afterwards driving again, like x-twenty miles. My opinion is that y'all're right on track with this project; there's E'er something that doesn't go perfect. Accept to say that it's squeamish living in the 21st century with the internet and ChevyTalk and exist able to hands benefit from everybody else'due south experiences; at least I accept! Brad Life is an optimization trouble; make the most of information technology! '64 Impala Convertible, Blueprint 383, Tremec TKO 5sp, 4-wheel disc brakes. Email Study