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Long wheel stud question? #1299914 09/08/12 07:59 PM 09/08/12 07:59 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,032 illinois B bigblk66_coronet OP super stock
bigblk66_coronet OP super stock B Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,032 illinois	Hey guys i want to switch over to long wheelstuds on the rear of my car. Im running an 8 3/4 in my 66 coronet. Not sure how to go about finding the right ones. Which ones do you suggest?....Joe

Re: Long wheel stud question? [Re: bigblk66_coronet] #1299915 09/08/12 09:11 PM 09/08/12 09:11 PM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 952 Queens, N. Y. FASTBACK340 super stock
FASTBACK340 super stock Joined: May 2007 Posts: 952 Queens, N. Y.	I just installed a set of Moroso 2 3/4" studs on my car. I pulled the axles and used the hydraulic press at work. The axles must come out, so you might as well re-pack the wheel bearings and swap out the axle seals. The means draining the rear so don't forget the sure grip additive and gear oil. I bought a nice hand pump at Auto Zone that screws onto the bottle and makes filling the rear a breeze. Also make sure you use anti-seize on the wheel studs & lug nuts. As for the actual selection of what to buy, most catalogs walk you through the choices. `68 Barracuda 340-S

Re: Long wheel stud question? [Re: bigblk66_coronet] #1299916 09/08/12 09:17 PM 09/08/12 09:17 PM
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 989 WI, USA 6 67dodge67 mopar addict
67dodge67 mopar addict 6 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 989 WI, USA	Quote: Hey guys i want to switch over to long wheelstuds on the rear of my car. Im running an 8 3/4 in my 66 coronet. Not sure how to go about finding the right ones. Which ones do you suggest?....Joe Contact Dr. Diff on here. He is a member on Moparts and is extremely well known. Dave

Re: Long wheel stud question? [Re: 67dodge67] #1299917 09/09/12 06:28 AM 09/09/12 06:28 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,132 Niles , Ohio T therocks oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
therocks oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah. T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,132 Niles , Ohio	No need to drain the rear as the center section dosent come out.Installed the Moroso studs in my 65 and the kids 62 with newer rear end.You can actually install them by just knocking the axle studs out first.Then loosen the axle nuts and pull them out a bit.Install the new studs and use an old nut reversed with washers under it.Pull the studs thru the axle end and you are done.No press needed.On mine I needed to pull the axles all the way out so I used a deep well socket under the axle flange and the stud went in it and I just smacked them into the axle.Been 10 years and no problems.Did the same with the fronts.Rocky Chrysler Firepower

Re: Long wheel stud question? [Re: therocks] #1299918 09/09/12 07:03 AM 09/09/12 07:03 AM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 952 Queens, N. Y. FASTBACK340 super stock
FASTBACK340 super stock Joined: May 2007 Posts: 952 Queens, N. Y.	Maybe I should have clarified my post: The CORRECT way to install axle studs, especially when the opening on my A body axles is .680 and the replacement studs are .720, is with a press. No need to stress-test the studs and pull them through over-tightening the stud with a socket jammed over it. It lasted 10 yrs? Good for you. And yes, if you pull both axles, it will leak out. Or you can wait until it's dripping and go look for a pan. Or just let it drip while you hammer in the studs.... `68 Barracuda 340-S

Re: Long wheel stud question? [Re: therocks] #1299919 09/09/12 07:44 AM 09/09/12 07:44 AM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,139 West Tennessee R rbstroker super stock
rbstroker super stock R Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,139 West Tennessee	Quote: No need to drain the rear as the center section dosent come out.Installed the Moroso studs in my 65 and the kids 62 with newer rear end.You can actually install them by just knocking the axle studs out first.Then loosen the axle nuts and pull them out a bit.Install the new studs and use an old nut reversed with washers under it.Pull the studs thru the axle end and you are done.No press needed.On mine I needed to pull the axles all the way out so I used a deep well socket under the axle flange and the stud went in it and I just smacked them into the axle.Been 10 years and no problems.Did the same with the fronts.Rocky I did my '65 exactly the same way the Rocks did using the proper size studs (two different shoulder sizes are available). I seem to remember that mine were Mr. Gasket. This is the land of the free because of the brave

Re: Long wheel stud question? [Re: rbstroker] #1299920 09/09/12 08:02 AM 09/09/12 08:02 AM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 952 Queens, N. Y. FASTBACK340 super stock
FASTBACK340 super stock Joined: May 2007 Posts: 952 Queens, N. Y.	.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... `68 Barracuda 340-S

Re: Long wheel stud question? [Re: bigblk66_coronet] #1299921 09/09/12 09:01 AM 09/09/12 09:01 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,954 Bend,OR USA C Cab_Burge I Win
Cab_Burge I Win C Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,954 Bend,OR USA	You need to verify the diameter of the shoulders on your studs in your axles, have one removed and measure the shoulder. Mr Gasket and Moroso use to sell them, probally still do I've done several stock axles over the years, it is not easy but can be done as already mentioned on here, several viable options are safe Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)

Re: Long wheel stud question? [Re: bigblk66_coronet] #1299922 09/09/12 09:19 AM 09/09/12 09:19 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,417 MS redex79 pro stock
redex79 pro stock Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,417 MS	Quote: Hey guys i want to switch over to long wheelstuds on the rear of my car. Im running an 8 3/4 in my 66 coronet. Not sure how to go about finding the right ones. Which ones do you suggest?....Joe I did the same thing. Got the knurl size and matched it to Moroso 3" wheel stud part number 46190. Stock wheel stud for my 66 Belvedere with a 361 was .673, moroso size for there part was .685. Truckin Weekend ! 70 Dodge Dart Swinger 11 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 21 Dodge Durango GT

Re: Long wheel stud question? [Re: redex79] #1299923 09/09/12 12:29 PM 09/09/12 12:29 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,820 A collage of whims topside Too Many Posts
topside Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,820 A collage of whims	FWIW, unless your wheel center thickness requires it, a somewhat shorter stud (like 2") makes it easier to get the wheels on/off in tight confines. I prefer the dog-point style to the fully threaded, as the nuts are easier to start and much less prone to garfed threads.

Re: Long wheel stud question? [Re: topside] #1299924 09/09/12 12:47 PM 09/09/12 12:47 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio Challenger 1 Too Many Posts
Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	Quote: FWIW, unless your wheel center thickness requires it, a somewhat shorter stud (like 2") makes it easier to get the wheels on/off in tight confines. I prefer the dog-point style to the fully threaded, as the nuts are easier to start and much less prone to garfed threads. Yup I have like 3" on my car, 2" would be better. When I put mine in I pulled the axles and took one out and measured it and got them from a auto parts store. At the time Dorman was selling them. I would not use Moroso or MP because of the stories I have been hearing about galling. Buy the best ones you can and not from the above venders, imo. Last edited by Challenger 1; 09/09/12 01:02 PM.

Re: Long wheel stud question? [Re: redex79] #1299925 09/09/12 12:48 PM 09/09/12 12:48 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,017 Polson, MT DoctorDiff master
DoctorDiff master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,017 Polson, MT	The only long wheel studs the fit correctly are made by Mr Gasket. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MRG-4311/ Contact info

Re: Long wheel stud question? [Re: DoctorDiff] #1299926 09/09/12 12:52 PM 09/09/12 12:52 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio Challenger 1 Too Many Posts
Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	Quote: The only long wheel studs the fit correctly are made by Mr Gasket. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MRG-4311/ Thanks for your post, do the Mr Gasket studs gall like some of them?

Re: Long wheel stud question? [Re: Challenger 1] #1299927 09/09/12 01:00 PM 09/09/12 01:00 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,017 Polson, MT DoctorDiff master
DoctorDiff master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,017 Polson, MT	Moroso studs are notorious for galling. I haven't heard of a problem with Mr Gasket. Anti-seize never hurts, however. Contact info

Re: Long wheel stud question? [Re: DoctorDiff] #1299928 09/09/12 01:01 PM 09/09/12 01:01 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio Challenger 1 Too Many Posts
Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	Thank you

Re: Long wheel stud question? [Re: Challenger 1] #1299929 09/09/12 01:17 PM 09/09/12 01:17 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,017 Polson, MT DoctorDiff master
DoctorDiff master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,017 Polson, MT	ARP and Milodon studs are good quality, but their knurl diameter distorts the axle when installing. Contact info

Re: Long wheel stud question? [Re: Challenger 1] #1299930 09/09/12 02:08 PM 09/09/12 02:08 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 21,345 Marysville, O-H-I-O 70Cuda383 Too Many Posts
70Cuda383 Too Many Posts Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 21,345 Marysville, O-H-I-O	Quote: Buy the best ones you can and not from the above venders, imo. Any reason why you suggest to not buy from the above mentioned vendors like doc diff? Or did you mean something else? Photobucket sucks

Re: Long wheel stud question? [Re: bigblk66_coronet] #1299931 09/09/12 02:55 PM 09/09/12 02:55 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 31,275 Oregon A AndyF I Win
AndyF I Win A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 31,275 Oregon	Dorman studs are the way to go if you just want a little extra length. Be very careful when selecting aftermarket studs. Most of them do not fit on a Mopar regardless of what the mfg says. The axles usually need to be reamed out to work properly with aftermarket 3 inch wheel studs.

Re: Long wheel stud question? [Re: 70Cuda383] #1299932 09/09/12 03:59 PM 09/09/12 03:59 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio Challenger 1 Too Many Posts
Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	Quote: Quote: Buy the best ones you can and not from the above venders, imo. Any reason why you suggest to not buy from the above mentioned vendors like doc diff? Or did you mean something else? I meant MP or Moroso because of my experience with MP and what Dr Diff has told us about Moroso.

Re: Long wheel stud question? [Re: Challenger 1] #1299933 09/09/12 05:54 PM 09/09/12 05:54 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,820 A collage of whims topside Too Many Posts
topside Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,820 A collage of whims	Another thing: I bought a set of the Summit studs a while back, and had to chase the threads on several of them with a die to get the threads happy. I always use a small dab of anti-sieze on lug threads.

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