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1977cutcher |
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Member Posts: 5 | Hello, new guy here. I've been looking for a forum like this and looks like I have finally found the right place! While working on the 1957 Dodge 4 door hard top Coronet the threads stripped on one of the the wheel studs for the front left wheel. I'm having an impossible time locating new ones. So far I have tried the local auto parts stores including NAPA. I have also tried Summit, Andy Bernbaum's, and a few others. Summit racing was able to give me the dimensions but they only carry right hand threaded ones. The dimensions are .645 knurl 1&7/16" long 1/2x20 threads. If anyone could point me in the right direction I would be most grateful. | ||
1960fury |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 7400 Location: northern germany | i'd change em all to rh thread, if you can get the rh studs. | ||
NM Desoto |
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Veteran Posts: 145 | Dorman products discontinued the left hand studs several years ago. They now only service the lug nuts. Your best bet is to replace them with the right hand studs. | ||
hemidenis |
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Expert Posts: 3887 Location: Northen Virginia | Right hand studs are relatively easy to find, the problem is the serrated area or knurl were the stud attach to the hub, I remember finding the right thread but not enough meet there, so the studs will not bond.. | ||
Chrome58 |
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Expert Posts: 1316 Location: Belgium, 40 miles south of Brussels | They're for sale every now and then on eBay. | ||
Greg P. |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 769 Location: Oley, PA | I don't know of a good source of new studs. Hopefully, someone will let us know where one exists. I wouldn't be surprised if somewhere, someone is sitting on a big stash of these. After all, there were so many cars made with these studs. That said, here's some thoughts: 1. You may find it easier to find a used brake drum and just replace the entire drum. Big M may be a good place to start. 2. Right hand threads are just fine. Chrysler had this "great" idea during that period to put left hand threads on the drivers side wheels with the idea that they would be less likely to unwind if they weren't tightened well. From a theoretical engineering standpoint, it was a good idea. From a practical standpoint, it's completely unnecessary. I've owned a number of FL cars over the years where the drums got swapped and never had any issues. Just keep them reasonably tight. 3. You may be able to run a die over the threads if they aren't that bad. But then again, you probably don't have any left-handed dies. I know I sure don't. As a side note, when I have my cars serviced, I always make a point to inform the mechanics which stud have left hand threads. Many mechanics, especially younger ones have no idea. I learned the hard way a few years back when getting tires installed. Edited by Greg P. 2017-08-15 11:00 AM | ||
1960fury |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 7400 Location: northern germany | Greg P. - 2017-08-15 10:52 AM 2. Right hand threads are just fine. Chrysler had this "great" idea during that period to put left hand threads on the drivers side wheels with the idea that they would be less likely to unwind if they weren't tightened well. From a theoretical engineering standpoint, it was a good idea. From a practical standpoint, it's completely unnecessary. I've owned a number of FL cars over the years where the drums got swapped and never had any issues. Just keep them reasonably tight. that is true, never had any issues with regular rh wheelnuts on the drivers side. i always questioned the theory behind it as i think this would make only real sense with a centrally located nut. that said, i changed to nuts that require lubrication and therefore a reduced torque and, surprisingly, i noticed when i checked the nuts after a couple of hundred miles only the left side needed retorqueing.... Edited by 1960fury 2017-08-15 1:48 PM | ||
Rebels-59 |
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Board Moderator & Exner Expert 10K+ Location: .Norfolk..Mafia.. ,England UK | When i replaced the Studs on my 59 Dodge, I got them from Rockauto,, from memory they were the Doorman product,, Just checked and they do still list them for 57 Dodge.. Here is the link.. http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/dodge,1957,coronet,5.3l+325c... . | ||
hemidenis |
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Expert Posts: 3887 Location: Northen Virginia | check the 645 & 625 In. Knurl none of the one listed on rock auto will work in the aplication. | ||
1977cutcher |
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Member Posts: 5 | Thanks for the reply's. I'll look into rock auto today. I did find some drum / hub assembly I think at Mel's Mopar but they where a little pricey. | ||
mobileparts |
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Veteran Posts: 253 | The O N L Y way to get Left Hand Studs is from someone who has N.O.S. Left Hand Studs from "yesteryear"...... Fortunately for y'all, that someone is me..... NOT unlimited supplies, but I have some..... You can call me -- Craig.... 516 - 485 - 1935 .... Long Island, New York..... | ||
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