.040 difference is the closest you come with A body axles. Instead of trying to pull the studs through by over-tightening them I'm positive it's better to use a press. But I've only been wrenching for 35 yrs. and haven't seen much.

But at the end of the day again, different people, different methods. What ever works for you. I was just trying to help (what sounded like...) a novice asking for advice. I try not to give short-cut, pound-it-in advice. Us pro's can do that...