Brad,
Use extreme caution. I tried to peen disk wheel studs on my TR3 (with
late rear axle assy) and the metal was too hard. I took the hub/halfshaft
assemblies to a welding shop, asking if the stud metal was OK to weld. They
put a nice bead on the backside of all 8 studs. After a few miles and one
track session , one broke and a second one was loose because it was cracked.
Hardy
Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:58:35 -0400
From: Brad Kahler <brad.kahler@141.com>
Subject: [TR] peening rear wheel studs
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I'm in the process of removing the shortened (for wire wheel) studs on
the rear hubs of my TR4 and replacing them with the disc wheel studs.
I've managed to get the studs out of the hub and have threaded the
replacement studs in place. The question is what is the best way to
peen the ends of the studs over?
The factory obviously did this with some sort of press. Since I don't
have something like that handy I'm looking for ideas on the best way
to proceed.
Anyone been there done that?
Thanks!
Brad
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