Hi all,
Having driven almost 1000 miles on my new wheels and tires including numerous acceleration runs and attempted burnouts I must say I feel like a very lucky man. In order to install the CalTracs I recently received I of course removed the rear wheels. This is the first time they've been off since installation which was done with me watching from a respectful distance of 10 feet or so. Upon removing the hubcaps I was astonished to see the ends of my axle studs at least 1/4" recessed into my lug nuts. I thought I liked this shop but I can't abide this kind of failure to observe a basic safety issue.
So anyway, good luck, no harm to man or machine but I need longer studs. 1 1/2" longer or so is what I hope to get. The closest the local auto parts stores have gotten is Dorman p/n 610-444 Ford OE 1L2Z1107AB which only gives me another 1/2" of threads and is a few thousandths larger in diameter in the shoulder. Is this going to be the best I can do or does someone know of a longer one? Thanks.
Rick
Having driven almost 1000 miles on my new wheels and tires including numerous acceleration runs and attempted burnouts I must say I feel like a very lucky man. In order to install the CalTracs I recently received I of course removed the rear wheels. This is the first time they've been off since installation which was done with me watching from a respectful distance of 10 feet or so. Upon removing the hubcaps I was astonished to see the ends of my axle studs at least 1/4" recessed into my lug nuts. I thought I liked this shop but I can't abide this kind of failure to observe a basic safety issue.
So anyway, good luck, no harm to man or machine but I need longer studs. 1 1/2" longer or so is what I hope to get. The closest the local auto parts stores have gotten is Dorman p/n 610-444 Ford OE 1L2Z1107AB which only gives me another 1/2" of threads and is a few thousandths larger in diameter in the shoulder. Is this going to be the best I can do or does someone know of a longer one? Thanks.
Rick
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