General Tech Replacing Wheel Studs

[KVH]

Yes, an old topic, but for me never resolved. The studs in my hubs are peened and immovable. I once had a local shop “give up” trying to remove rear hubs from the axle. They said damage would be the result of further effort.

Is there a known procedure or fix to remove these old/original studs? I’m reluctant to grind anything down on those peened studs.

I’m asking because my current studs appear as if they were shortened to accommodate wire wheels and to avoid interference, and I’m wanting to switch to solid wheels, Panasports, or whatever (I realize an option would be solid wheels with spindles/knockoffs).

Thx

 

[CJD]

The Churchill tools, or equivalent would be the answer, both to removing the hub without damage and removing the studs. As an amateur machinist, there is always the option of cutting them off, drilling out the centers, and chasing with the correct tap. If you are not careful, you can really screw up the hub, though. So, I would not recommend the drill and tap unless you have some experience doing it.

 

[Sarastro]

I did mine before installing the hub onto the axle, so it was fairly easy. I ground off the peened part, then it was possible to unscrew the stud, although it took some effort. Then welded over the rear.

I think there is enough room to get the wheel of an angle grinder to the rear of the hub without removing the hub from the axle.

Engine and Drive Train

Following that section is a description of my attempt to duplicate a popular take on a Churchill-like tool for removing hubs. It didn't work.