Hello All

I need to replace the 10 studs in the housing which hold the center section in. I was surprised to find this to be a problem. Any input on NEW studs would be appreciated.

Thanks
Steve

H'm. Should be a pretty standard hardware item -- just double-ended studs of the correct length and with the correct threads -- but probably not something you'll find at Home Depot or Ace Hardware. Where have you looked? Check http://www.smallparts.com ?

It's actually like a wheel stud which presses in from inside but it's small (3/8-24 by about 1 or 1.5 inches). I have tried local axle shops, Dutchman, hardware supply houses and a few websites with no luck.

Oh, interesting. I didn't know about the press-in nature (having never had to replace these myself).
Have you contacted any of the rear axle rebuilders or parts suppliers? Some of them advertise in the Mopar magazines (Randy's RIng & Pinion, etc.), but usually in a major metropolitan area there's at least one rear axle specialty house. I remember where one such place is in Denver, and there's one here in Toronto not far from the house. I'll see if I can remember to swing by there on my way to work tomorrow and find out if they can get the studs.

I have contacted several shops which do nothing but rebuild rear ends and do custom axles, housings & gear work with no luck. I just have not found the right shop yet, I quess/hope

I want to know where to find these type of studs too. Some of the master brake cylinder adaptors (to fit aluminum 2-holer in place of cast iron 4-holer) use this same type of stud in the appropriate size.

OK, that's right, they do -- so they're out there somewhere, we just gotta find 'em. I've got a few ideas on where to check, watch this space.

Look on Moparts for Zippy. He seels the M/C adapters.

There is also Dr. Diff. He may be able to help too.

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Found a source for the studs. Was working on a 4 wheel drive Ford pick up. These same studs are used to fasten the spindle to the steering knuckel. Ford part # EOTZ3C140A, $1.94 ea list bag of 6. I think these are also used in the Mopar axel flanges to hold the backing plate and axel retainer.

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Charlie,
Do you know specifications such as the thread size and length?

3/8-24, 1 5/16 long. Has a slightly larger dia shank, with serations. The head also has a flat on one side. It is identical to the ones in a spare 8 3/4 rear, I have. I cannot measure the length of the studs in the axel flanges(that part is still assembled), but they look the same

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Thanks All

The studs are 1.5" overall and the knurled shoulder is .395" dia. I also herd from Mancini Racing (Art Cowan) and they have a stud kit for the center section and flange ends. I also found that these studs appear to be used in trailer axles. I would think that ARP would have some but they are not to quick with the e-mails.

Steve