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Title: extended wheel studs
Post by: L.D on March 14, 2014, 09:19:20 PM
I need some extended wheel studs for 71 rotors .565 knurl diameter anybody have any ideas.
Title: Re: extended wheel studs
Post by: amc49 on March 15, 2014, 02:16:50 AM
Go to auto parts store and have them pull out the Dorman catalog and start researching studs......... .....they either make 'em or they don't............. ....
Title: Re: extended wheel studs
Post by: 71HANTO on March 15, 2014, 10:03:42 AM
I need some extended wheel studs for 71 rotors .565 knurl diameter anybody have any ideas.

LD, when I did mine a few years ago, I could not find exact fit long studs (maybe they do them now?). Below was my solution using ARP studs. I had to have spacers machined otherwise the wheel lugs would not seat. I installed the studs myself using an old Cortina wheel by cinching down on the lugs as I taped on the backs. It worked great. What you see are 71 rotors that were cross drilled and coated for storage.

71HANTO

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Title: Re: extended wheel studs
Post by: dick1172762 on March 15, 2014, 12:27:21 PM
I drilled 4 new holes, tap them 1/2 20 and used ARP bolts which are 1/2-20 allen bolts that are threaded all the way to the head.  Easy in and easy out if you need to replace one. Got them from Jegs. BTW there is plenty of room for the new holes on the rotor. Worked for me.
Title: Re: extended wheel studs
Post by: beaner on March 15, 2014, 02:38:15 PM
I drilled 4 new holes, tap them 1/2 20 and used ARP bolts which are 1/2-20 allen bolts that are threaded all the way to the head.  Easy in and easy out if you need to replace one. Got them from Jegs. BTW there is plenty of room for the new holes on the rotor. Worked for me.
dont foget to use locktight when doing this

brad :)
Title: Re: extended wheel studs
Post by: dick1172762 on March 15, 2014, 05:50:23 PM
ONLY use blue if you ever want to replace one.
Title: Re: extended wheel studs
Post by: 74 PintoWagon on March 15, 2014, 06:04:11 PM
If you use red you'll need heat to get them out.
Title: Re: extended wheel studs
Post by: amc49 on March 15, 2014, 11:05:32 PM
Yeah, at like 650 degrees, you have to melt the Loctite before it comes loose. I'm not big on doing that on a good part. Blue, like mentioned, use more liberally, it still comes loose.

Title: Re: extended wheel studs
Post by: dick1172762 on March 16, 2014, 09:06:42 AM
LD! It'll give your car the anti ricer look too. Hood pins next!