--- "T. S. White" <tswrace@pacbell.net> wrote:
> When converting my TR front hubs to a Ford 4 1/2 X 5 inch bold pattern
> my machinist used 1/2" X 2" allen set screws for wheel studs. The holes
> in the hubs were threaded and then the allen screw is threaded through
> the hole far enough to allow a jam nut on the rear of the hub. I also
> used red locktite on the installation. The set screws are grade 8 so
> there is no compromise in strength.
> --
Thanks to everyone who has provided feedback (and the expected flack!) both
public and private. This message does illustrate another direction to explore
(converting to a 5 bolt pattern), but I want to complete this investigation
first. Joe, I did notice on the Jegs website that they do offer a 7/16" stud
with a slightly larger base if you continue to have looseness issues with the
ones you have. Please keep me updated :)
To clear up one point that seemed to bother a few people from my original post
- when I said cheap wheels, I only meant in reference to the costs of
Panasports and their copies - I have no issue with Panasports (plan on getting
some for my wife's Stag), but I'm looking for something a little different for
my TR4A.
Thanks again, and please continue with your comments,
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Raymond L. Hatfield
'65 TR4A IRS, O/D, SAH Tuned "Chance"
'73 Stag 4.3L, Auto, A/C, etc "Molly"
Little Rock, AR
Come visit the Michelotti TR Website:
http://www.geocities.com/michelotti_tr
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