starkmaster03 Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 The wheel studs on the back of the Trans Am are all slightly bent and I want to replace them before the track day. I'm wondering if just upgrading the current size to some ARP would be sufficient and keep them from bending or if I should have the axles redrilled and go with a larger stud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 The wheel studs on the back of the Trans Am are all slightly bent and I want to replace them before the track day. I'm wondering if just upgrading the current size to some ARP would be sufficient and keep them from bending or if I should have the axles redrilled and go with a larger stud. if you go with a larger stud you will have to drill out the bolt holes on the wheel correct? Unless the make a larger knurl with the same size stud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 if you go with a larger stud you will have to drill out the bolt holes on the wheel correct? Unless the make a larger knurl with the same size stud If he's using aftermarket wheels with a shanked lugnut, you only need to swap to the larger i.d. lugnut. If it's a stock wheel, yes, it will probably need enlarged holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKilbourne Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Same size ARP should be fine. That's what I am running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Put some 1/2" studs in it, that's what was in mine and all I needed was lugnuts, the stock wheels (and I'm sure any aftermarket) will fit fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkmaster03 Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Put some 1/2" studs in it, that's what was in mine and all I needed was lugnuts, the stock wheels (and I'm sure any aftermarket) will fit fine. That's what I was thinking. What machine shops can redrill axles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 That's what I was thinking. What machine shops can redrill axles? What are you going to do put screw-in studs in it? I'm not sure how you'd have it splined for the normal press in studs, why don't you call Moser and ask them about your bent studs and see what they would do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwohio Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 what size and thread pitch do you need for into the hub and lug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 I'm still running the stock studs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 I'm still running the stock studs yes but he actually drives his car.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Yes, and I actually race mine. That's where the wheels studs come into play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwohio Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 The reason I ask is because we sell bullnose studs the same one they use in NASCAR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkmaster03 Posted August 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 what size and thread pitch do you need for into the hub and lug? 12mm x 1.5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Yes, and I actually race mine. That's where the wheels studs come into play. make ten passes a year, and put 300 miles a year on it :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 What are you going to do put screw-in studs in it? I'm not sure how you'd have it splined for the normal press in studs, why don't you call Moser and ask them about your bent studs and see what they would do? You don't spline the axles for press in studs. The holes are under sized and the splines are on the studs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Just upgrade to Audi/BMW lug bolts ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwohio Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Again, we carry them in that size if you are interested, shoot me a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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