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Re: wheels that will fit

To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: wheels that will fit
From: "Thomas <+> Sweden" <csp311@telia.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2001 20:57:53 +0200
Some older Detroit (Chrysler) iron had 7/16 UNF studs...

Brian Hollands wrote:

> With all of this talk about switching lugs (too a thicker shank) - couldn't
> you use standard lugs and have a machine shop make a proper bushing for the
> standard lug to effectively increase it's diameter.  I put a Mazda rib case
> 5 speed in my brothers TR6 a few years ago and had to have a custom pilot
> bushing made.  I drew out what I needed with specs and had a shop make it.
> Only cost me a few dollars.  Obviously it would be a bit pricey to make 16
> such bushings but it would be far easier than removing the axles and hubs to
> press in new studs.
> Brian
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Tony Genovese
> Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2001 12:14 PM
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: wheels that will fit
>
> Basically, the lugs are wider/they have a
> thicker shank (the smooth part that fits through the lug hole and aligns the
> wheel) than standard aftermarket lugs made for aftermarket wheels.

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