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Re: [Tigers] 7/16" to 1/2" wheel studs

To: "'Teepen, Jere'" <jteepen@usatoday.com>, "'John Stithem'"
Subject: Re: [Tigers] 7/16" to 1/2" wheel studs
From: "Jerry & Maureen \(Mo\)" <JCMC2006@suddenlink.net>
Date: Mon, 24 May 2010 20:15:30 -0500
Well then, I guess I'm convinced.  Thanks for the input.

Jerry Christopherson

-----Original Message-----
From: Teepen, Jere [mailto:jteepen@usatoday.com] 
Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 7:06 PM
To: Jerry & Maureen (Mo); 'John Stithem'; tigers@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Tigers] 7/16" to 1/2" wheel studs

My previous Sunbeam had Tiger Tom Patton's old race hubs on the rear. They
were drilled to 1/2" inch many years ago and have been on that car since
about 1990.  I re-drilled the front hubs to 1/2" also, but I do not recall
having the hubs off.  I also do not recall re-drilling them on the car,
which is unlikely to have happened.  Getting old...

My point is, no problems with the strength of the hubs after drilling them
for 1/2" in my experience.  The car was autocrossed frequently in the early
'90's. Drill, baby, drill.  Ha-ha.

Jere

-----Original Message-----
From: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Jerry & Maureen (Mo)
Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 4:03 PM
To: 'John Stithem'; tigers@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Tigers] 7/16" to 1/2" wheel studs

1/2" studs would be much stronger; my only concern would be the amount of
material being removed would make the hub a little bit weaker.  Perhaps it
would remain strong enough, I don't know, I'm just thinking out loud. 

Jerry Christopherson

-----Original Message-----
From: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of John Stithem
Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 2:40 PM
To: tigers@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Tigers] 7/16" to 1/2" wheel studs

I HAVE snapped more than one 7/16" stud. So the next question would be--- 

Has anyone written up a Tech Tip for changing out to 1/2" studs?
The front hubs seem like a no brainer to drill out. Do you need to pull the
rear hubs to drill out for 1/2" studs. Is there any more machining that
needs to be done except just drill the correct size for the 1/2" studs?

John
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