What did YOU use to convert lug bolts to studs?

[quaddawg]

I had an emergency wheel issue the other day, and I couldn't find long studs to replace my lug bolts.

I ended up using high grade 12mm x 1.5 x 50mm bolts, and screwed them in from the inside of the drums on the rear. The heads clear and I will either take them back out and red locktite them, or maybe even tack weld them in...

I wanted actual studs, but couldn't find them..

What did you use, and where did you find them???

[mattswabb]

Try here:

http://www.gorilla-auto.com/

I bought Gorilla products thru summit racing. They can special order them from Gorilla for you.

[Omgloltokyodrift]

I asked the people at Autozone to check a few bearing sizes between the Festiva and the BF323, and all bearings should be the same size... So I THINK you can use BF323 hubs that use press-in studs. They also have the 4x114.3 mm bolt pattern.

For the rear, you might have to get a little more creative (as you already have), because the Festiva uses such a small drum size, I don't think the 323's drums will fit over it correctly, they're too big...

[mattswabb]

http://tinyurl.com/5cxlxa

Summit link

[SimonTuffGuy]

I went to the local A&A Store here... I ordered Topline brand part #C948XXl4 (12MM x 1.5) and 2" long.

I used a set of these on Pimptiva 3 and on Casper and they work great. I keep my wheels on with a set of Gorilla Locking Lut Nuts.

[Unicornasaurus]

How do the studs stay in? Do you have to weld them in? I was thinking of getting some aftermarket wheels but I wasn't sure if I have to convert it to studs or not.

[joebreck117]

i know mine are 12x1.5, but i have no idea where they're from.
my dad did them way before i got the car so he could put the AR rims on.

[Icedawg]

The Rx7 and 323 used the same thread, so studs sold for those cars work. And the nuts can come from a junkyard off any 323 or RX7
http://www.mazdatrix.com/WHEEL1.HTM

[quaddawg]

I ordered the ones from Summit.. I will leave the bolts in for the rear, as they are secure as all get out... I will put the Summit units on the front and I ordered new "bulge" open end nuts all the way round.


thanks guys..

[elcamino1]

I got mine from my local tire store.

[SimonTuffGuy]

How do the studs stay in? Do you have to weld them in? I was thinking of getting some aftermarket wheels but I wasn't sure if I have to convert it to studs or not.

Mine are held in with red lock-tite.

I've taken the wheels off 10+ times and they haven't let go yet.