rcreweread Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 Having easily removed the short ( wire wheel hubs) rear wheel studs from my hubs/driveshafts ( which are not yet fitted to the trailing arms), I'm having great difficulty getting them to seat fully home when re-fitting them - should they just "tighten in" and if so, whats the most torque I should risk to achieve this At the moment, I've put a standard wheel nut on and tightened, having tried to line the splined edges of the stud up with the original grooves, but all four studs are still not seating fully home in the countersunk back of the hub. I want to avoid, if possible, splitting hub so I can drive them in from behind - I may try a G clamp with a socket over threaded part of stud - any help much appreciated Cheers Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geko Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 I would try to heat them up then tighten until they are fully in. G clamp is good too with heat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 Freezing the studs might be more effective. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 Hi Rich, there is no need to align the old grooves with the new splines - the stud should self align (sort of). When you fit the wheel and tighten the nuts ( http://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/61487-wheel-nut-torque-figure/?hl=%2Bwheel+%2Btorque) You will be able to get a better purchase on the nut and they will pull down 60lbs/ft there abouts. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rcreweread Posted October 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 Roger and co Thanks - I'll just have to remember to do that at some point in the future - do you mind reminding me please! ( seriously Ive put a label tied through the hub saying just that because I would forget!) In fact, may not be quite that easy as they will have wire wheel hubs so I may need one of your special hub hold tight tools - are you planning to do a batch for general sale as if so, can I be first in the queue Cheers Rich PS Anybody got a complete good 4A front differential bridge? Happy to separate it from attached chassis tubes if necessary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 PS Anybody got a complete good 4A front differential bridge? Happy to separate it from attached chassis tubes if necessary. Colin at CTM can supply you with a new one which maybe a better bet.http://www.ctmengineering.co.uk/contact.htm Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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