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'68 Newport Lug Studs

This one seems like it should be really easy but....

I am searching for lug studs for a '68 Newport with standard issue front drum brakes. The closest thing I have been able to find is a Napa part #641-1116 which looks to be exactly like the existing ones but just barely goes right in to the holes instead of needing to be pressed in.

I've even tried the obsolete parts places only to be told to send them the drum and hub and they will match them up. That doesn't seem like a very economical idea to me.

Anyoen here know of a source for these elusive creatures? I don't care if they are all right hand thread.

Steve B.

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Steve B.
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On Thu, 8 Apr 2004, it was written:

Year One should have 'em,

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or 1-800-950-9503 . But those NAPA ones could be correct and your hub stud holes could be wallered out.

DS

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Daniel J. Stern

Also, the OP should be aware that the front studs need to be swaged once they're pressed into place.

Under NO circumstances should the swaging be skipped, the wheel mounted and the vehicle driven. The wheel will not torque up properly to the drum!

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Neil Nelson

How many times does this make that you have saved my a#$? I didn't even think of Year One.

The originals fit perfectly so I don't think the holes are wallered out. The knurl diameter on the Napa specs at .621. Year One shows the spec at .650. Looks like it is time to place an order.

Steve B.

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Steve B.

I think before I ordered from Year One I'd hunt up my local Dorman-Motormite dealer and have a look through their catalogue. Now that you have the spec, it should be simple to find the ones you need. Even at NAPA, which probably just has an error in their application guide.

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9 Apr 2004, it was written:

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Daniel J. Stern

I've never had any trouble finding wheel studs in any parts store. I'll bet your hubs are indeed wallered out (Dan's been watching 'King of the Hill' again, I see) :-)

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Steve

That was actually common colloquial usage where I grew up (western PA) long before anyone ever heard of KotH... I have to stop myself sometimes from saying stuff like that... (and "needs warshed" etc.)

nate

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Nate Nagel

Boomhower, what's the deal with your Charger? !@#$%^&* :)

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clemslay

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