I have installed RATCO (nfi) rear tube shock conversion brackets on my
"resto-mod" TR2 project car and am using Vredestein Sprint Classic 185/70R15
tires on Panasport 5.5 x 15" rims. In order to get appro. 1/4"-3/8" clearance
between the tire sidewall and the edge of the tube shock vertical arm, I need
to use appro. 3/8" spacers against the rear disk (Revington rear disk brake
conversion kit) and between the rim. The standard length rear wheel studs
(threaded into hubs on side-screen cars and live axle TR4-A's) only permit
about 4 to 5 turns of the stud nut. For 7/16" diameter studs, 8.5 turns are
the minimum and I would like to get up to around 10-12 turns.
I purchased 1/2" longer than standard studs from Cambridge a short time back
after inquiring if they would work in early TR's. When they arrived I
discovered they were knurled (appro. .519" diameter) and not threaded. I
suppose I could once again remove the axle half shafts/hubs and have the stud
holes drilled out to just under the .519" and then have the knurled studs
pressed in, but am wondering if anyone has encountered this de-lima and how you
went about resolving it. Am also wondering why the early cars had threaded
rear studs and the TR5-7 went to knurled.....
Thanks to all who may have helpful suggestions/solutions/ideas, and no, I am
not interested in going back to 55 year old setup. I dealt with that with
this very same TR2 in the mid 60's!
Dan
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