Twisting studs on the street?? - Lateral-g Forums

98ssnova · #1 04-06-2010, 10:47 PM

Are you sure the studs were fully press into the axles when installed?

phillym5 · #2 04-06-2010, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 98ssnova

Are you sure the studs were fully press into the axles when installed?

YEah... they were threaded in.

98ssnova · #3 04-06-2010, 10:52 PM

I wonder with the torque it has elongated the holes have you taken one out to inspect the flange?

phillym5 · #4 04-06-2010, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 98ssnova

I wonder with the torque it has elongated the holes have you taken one out to inspect the flange?

Yes... i already have installed the higher grade bolts. Everything seemed good. The threads weren't damaged at all... and the new studs had no "slack" while putting them in. However... the old studs could not be threaded out. They had to be cut flush.. then backed out. I have a photo at the shop.. I'll post it in the morning.

98ssnova · #5 04-06-2010, 11:01 PM

These were just installed then I will wait until i see your pic to see what you have going on. It seems like those could be the only two things that could be wrong? But i could be wrong..

Huyzel · #6 04-06-2010, 11:34 PM

maybe a bad batch during the manufacturing process.. if its grade 8 bolts it should say it on there.. maybe the studd were imported from China..

**tones2SS** · #7 04-07-2010, 10:06 AM

That's some torque and horsepower right there. Good thing you pulled off the wheels to clean them off.
GOOD LUCK and stay safe!