Date:         Tue, 25 Nov 2003 13:26:56 EST
Reply-To:     BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Ben T <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Longer studs for rear wheels,
Comments: To: CTTAPER@aol.com
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In a message dated 11/25/2003 10:02:22 AM Pacific Standard Time,
CTTAPER@AOL.COM writes:

<< About to have the rear wheel bearing done on my 87.  The van came with
alisso sport 15x7 wheels.  The rears the nut does not look like it fully covers
the stud.  Think I should put longer studs on while its apart.  Any one know
where and what to order.  It has the alloy nuts on there.>>

Kevin,

Look at the lugholes to see of they are ballseat or conical seat. The stud do
not necessarily need full coverage as long as you have the requisite 7.5
complete turns for full engagement.

You mention that it has the "alloy nuts". I assume you mean it has the
conical seat lugnuts usuallly used on factory Vanagon alloys. But you did not
mention if you have a 2wd or a Syncro. As you are probably already aware, stock 2wd
Vanagons use bolts up front. The ones used for Vanagon alloy wheels are long
enough to accomodate most wheels.

BenT