With the new wheels on I only have about 1/4" thread engagemnet on the nut (they use standard acorn nuts.) Obviously not enough! I'd like to have about 3/4"
After searching several auto parts suppliers, no one seems to make a stud long enough that has the right diameter knurl to fit the axle flanges. Looks like my only options are different wheels (AGAIN) or drill the axles to take a larger knurl stud. (This is for the rear only, I found a suitable replacement for the front discs.)
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I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold 1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold
With the new wheels on I only have about 1/4" thread engagemnet on the nut (they use standard acorn nuts.) Obviously not enough! I'd like to have about 3/4"
After searching several auto parts suppliers, no one seems to make a stud long enough that has the right diameter knurl to fit the axle flanges. Looks like my only options are different wheels (AGAIN) or drill the axles to take a larger knurl stud. (This is for the rear only, I found a suitable replacement for the front discs.)
I just looked at your wheels at the link and they are exactly like I mentioned. They take a special lug nut made just for them. Can you see it in the picture with a washer on it? Not a regular acorn nut at all. Lugs nuts for Cragars are on eBay for about $25 a set new.
