I did not install longer studs because the stock studs engage all of the
threads on the Alcoa nuts. Any threads beyond the top thread of the nut is
not contributing to the strength of the nut/stud installation. If your
studs are damaged or if you think they have been weakened for any reason,
then you would want to replace them.
Russ Bethel
rbethel
- -----Original Message-----
From: Thomas G. Warner
To: gmcmotorhome
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 1998 8:15 AM
Subject: Re: GMC: wheel studs
>What has alcoa warranty got to do with the use of longer studs. They do
>recommend new studs but do they actually say if you use the old ones the
>warranty is void? Of all of the people that I have talked to, very few
have
>installed the longer studs. When checking the old studs, there is still
one
>of two threads showing outside the nuts when installed on Alcoa wheels.
Any
>other experience in this area?
>
>
>
>>Don:
>>Absolutly yes. Use ONLY Alcoa P/N 139987 if you value the Alcoa warrnty.
>>Gary
>>
>>
>>> I am considering installing Alcoa aluminum wheels. Do I need longer
>wheel studs to do this?
>>>
>>> Don 74 Sequioa 77 Palm Beech
>>>
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