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Date:         Mon, 26 Apr 2004 13:50:25 -0400
Reply-To:     "Warner, Jeff (DSIO)" <Jeff.Warner@DLA.MIL>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Warner, Jeff (DSIO)" <Jeff.Warner@DLA.MIL>
Subject:      Re: Longer Wheel Studs
Comments: To: Bruce Nadig <motorbruce@hotmail.com>
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Thanks a bunch Bruce. I don't suppose you know the stock diameter and pitch for our studs? I'm assuming they're 14mm but don't know if they might have some other designation. As for pitch, I have no clue. Length I'll have to figure out once I know what's available. I'm hoping McKenzie might know these specs. Thanks again.

Jeff

PS. Can anyone answer my question about whether or not it's necessary to pull the rear hubs to install longer studs?

-----Original Message----- From: Bruce Nadig [mailto:motorbruce@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, April 26, 2004 12:06 PM To: Warner, Jeff (DSIO); vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: RE: Longer Wheel Studs

Try McKenzie Performance. They have a lot of wheel studs available in various lengths. I have always found them to be very helpful, their prices are usually very good, and they ship quickly.

You can contact McKenzie through their web site (although you can't actually see the studs - their site isn't set up that well), but at least you can

request a catalog, or just call and speak with someone. They should be able to help you out over the phone.

http://www.mckenzies.com/

1-888-426-7491

I have no affiliation with McKenzie's other than being a very satisfied customer (and I have dealt with them on numerous occasions).

Cheers, Bruce

>From: "Warner, Jeff (DSIO)" <Jeff.Warner@DLA.MIL> >Reply-To: "Warner, Jeff (DSIO)" <Jeff.Warner@DLA.MIL> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Longer Wheel Studs >Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2004 11:47:51 -0400 > >Volks, > >Looks like I'm going to install the big brake kit on my '86 Westy. I've >picked up a set of vintage 6.5X16" ET30 MB BBS rims that fit nicely and

>look sweet. Anyway, they've got a thick mounting surface which will >require longer studs. I've got only about 1/4" of purchase on the stock >rear studs. I know the big brake kit comes with new hubs with studs but >I'm guessing they're not long enough. Two questions: What's the best >source (easiest, quickest) for longer studs? Can I replace the rear studs >without pulling the hub assembly? > >Thanks. > >Jeff Warner >Galloway, OH >'86 Wolfy Westy "Barry" >'87 GL Weekender "Van Band"

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