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Remember the troubles I had with breaking the axle studs? Well, I replaced them with brand new ones and thought my troubles were over. I made 4 passes on the new studs, while I ordered a set of 5/8" replacements. When I removed the recently replaced 1/2" ones, I found that every one of them were bent. The new BIG studs are in, and I will be installing the axles tonight, in fact, right now. My other choice is to not launch at 4300 RPM anymore. I'm afraid that's not an option though.

Originally posted by pro60chevy
Remember the troubles I had with breaking the axle studs? Well, I replaced them with brand new ones and thought my troubles were over. I made 4 passes on the new studs, while I ordered a set of 5/8" replacements. When I removed the recently replaced 1/2" ones, I found that every one of them were bent. The new BIG studs are in, and I will be installing the axles tonight, in fact, right now. My other choice is to not launch at 4300 RPM anymore. I'm afraid that's not an option though.

Thos' 5/8" studs are a little spendy ey'. M/W were 'bout 100 bux. Cheaper than being rudely introduced to the barrier wall tho HUH. Little harder to get the wheel off N' on.

Originally posted by Streets
hey Pro 60?? Did the car "PHISH" tail when they broke?? hehehe
Ya think ya may have a slightly bent wheel from the 1st experience then??

That could cause it to flounder . Bait you already knew that didn't ya'.

No fair, I was out in the garage wrestlin with those damn tires. The studs didn't break whilst I was drivin, thank God. I was parking and the tire just sort of flopped over like the Artie Johnson on his tricycle did. Anyway, the tires are on, now what is the torque on these 5/8 studs supposed to be? Should these go to 110 ftlbs?

Originally posted by Streets
125 is what mine were on the AA/FC but, that wuz a long time ago.. 110 should be good fer yer ride...

Do you remember what size studs were on it? I suppose if you did, you woulda told me.

Originally posted by pro60chevy
Do you remember what size studs were on it? I suppose if you did, you woulda told me.

Here's what I bought. I've only got mine finger tight right now. Your application MAY require more torque that that however.


They say 40-45 Lbs. on the lock nuts, 50-60 for studs & 85-90 for the lugs??? Go figure.

Originally posted by pro70z28
Here's what I bought. I've only got mine finger tight right now. Your application MAY require more torque that that however.


They say 40-45 Lbs. on the lock nuts, 50-60 for studs & 85-90 for the lugs??? Go figure.

That low torque requirement may have something to do with the nuts being aluminum. The ones I got are Moroso #46140, and they tell you to thread the stud into the axle flange. I see MW says to just drill the flange. The nuts are steel, and I sure hope these studs are made from Kryptonite or some other material from outter space. They were only $84.00.

Hmmmm or mabey their made from rareium & unobtainium

Originally posted by viking
Hmmmm or mabey their made from rareium & unobtainium

How 'bout unbendableium, or unbreakableium.

Originally posted by Streets
Grade 10 .750 studs 5" long screwed into the axel flange w/fine threads.. (Not pressed in)...Same set-up on ALL wheels...

Nuthin' is unbendableium, or unbreakableium. in the world of Drag Racin'...

Be sure to read and follow all safety instructions before operating power equipment. Make SURE all pins a securely wired in place soz' they don't fall out.

Originally posted by pro70z28
Be sure to read and follow all safety instructions before operating power equipment. Make SURE all pins a securely wired in place soz' they don't fall out.

Pins? I don't like the way this thread is going, sew I'll just stand back for a while.

Originally posted by pro60chevy
Pins? I don't like the way this thread is going, sew I'll just stand back for a while.

Y' z' That? Ya' thinkin' Streets might have a "Kid wired the pin in" flashback ??? He He He

Originally posted by pro70z28
Y' z' That? Ya' thinkin' Streets might have a "Kid wired the pin in" flashback ??? He He He

Do I really have to explain that? Now I don't want to needle you but......

Pin - Thread - Sew

Originally posted by pro60chevy


Pin - Thread - Sew

When me' wif' sez' shez' goona sew. I say sew what? She getz' mad. He He He

So pro60, You got that problem solved, hopefully. Have you started a pool on where the next "Weakest Link" will show up? LOL!!

Good luck with it

Pat