----- Original Message -----
From: "owen tasker" <redrider68@verizon.net>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2005 6:44 PM
Subject: FW: Superlite Wheels
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owen tasker [mailto:redrider68@verizon.net]
> Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2005 4:22 PM
> To: (datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net)
> Subject: Superlite Wheels
>
> I just bought a set of superlite wheels and the stock studs are too
> short, where can I find some longer studs, I need them about > longer.
> I tried NAPA and baxsters auto parts stores but no luck. Does anyone
> have the part number? What is the thread size, they sent some lug nuts
> 12 P 1.25 but they feel reel sloppy. What all is involved in installing
> longer ones? Pull the axels? Thanks, Owen.
>
> The correct threat is 7/16 on all roadsters. The 12/1.25 is the metric
> thread used on z cars and others in the 70's. Nissan still has the studs I
> believe but thepart # has been superceded and the stud is slightly
> different at the shank.
You need to take the front disk off of the hub (need an impact wrench) and
pound the studs out. Then pound the new ones in.
Napa should have a very close replacement stud as I recall. Had a roadster
once where there was a mixture of 7/16 and 12x1.25's.
Mike K
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