Paul H Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 Hi stripping down the front hubs to upgrade the wheel stubs from 3/16 to Freelander M12 studs - Having alloys there is not much thread ( 6 turns ) on the wheel nuts and not comfortable with that . Anyway heres a pic of the stub axle - Is this just in manufacturing and ok - The bearings dont touch this area so assuming the stub axle is ok - The other side has no visible defects Any input welcomed Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 yes thats fine its just the unmachined rough casting /forging its quite normal most M12 i have fitted have been too long and required shortening , done a few with cone and spigoted nuts not had too short set some needed a small chamfer to clear the register on the back of the hub so dont have an answer other than you have short ones !! ha just to add the 7/16" from 2000 saloon and some TR fit easy as alternative to metric moderns Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted June 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 Hi Pete , Freelander Studs Part no CLP9073L arrived today together with Captive Nuts M12 - 1.5mm ( Chrysler Challenger ) and look like they will fit - The chamfer is fine and they fit flush to the front hub . With a trial fit up to the alloy wheel the Captive Nut doesnt bottom out ( I have also purchased open end nuts suitable for steel wheels for the spare ) . I am following the write up by Darren Groves . Once Ive proved and fitted all 4 wheels I will put up details in a new post for future reference Check out the pic and there is a big difference with Stud size , about 40% longer & 7/16" compare to 3/8" diameter Rather than disturb the rear hub I will be following Darren's suggestion of drilling the back plate to allow stud access then blanking off with a grommet Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 14, 2018 Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 try to waggle the rear studs in with the shoes off , mine went in ok did the Vit6 soon after fitting the alloys in 2004 the old forum had some good examples now lost you wont shear or loose the bigger studs , makes you wonder how the tiddy ones ever lasted ,there again many didnt and wheels past by its a realy good and worthwhile upgrade Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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