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arodvw · 07-04-2003, 01:29 AM

I just got a 1985 3/4 ton Saburban, I was wondering if anyone has heard of or done this. I want to replace all the wheel studs with the newer 14mm studs so that I can put factory alloys off of a 2003 One ton Chevy ( Centercaps, lugs and all)

I was wondering if this would be a direct swap as far as the stud go, or is some machining in order

Thanks in advance

BaggedC10 · 07-04-2003, 03:33 AM

Where in NorCal are you located?

apstguy · 07-04-2003, 06:10 AM

You don't need to swap the threads. They have special lug nuts specifically for this problem. Go to a local tire shop and have them get the nuts for you. WARNING! They aren't cheap either - I got some and they were $2.50 PER NUT!

**N2TRUX** · 07-04-2003, 08:39 AM

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Originally posted by apstguy
.... WARNING! They aren't cheap either - I got some and they were $2.50 PER NUT!

While that's not cheap by any means, I would gladly pay that before I would replace the studs. The cost of studs wouldn't be that much, but the headache of changing all of them out would surely offset the expense....

arodvw · 07-05-2003, 10:00 PM

I asked the guys at the wheel shop when I purchased the wheels and they were the ones who told me to swap out the studs. I went to the dealer and they were not aware of any aftermarket company that made a lugnut in 9/16" that had the threads on the outside of the wheel that hold the stock centercap on. I will keep searching and will let you all know what I come up with.

These are the lugs I need to hold the centers on.

Thanks again.

BTW , BaggedC10, I live in Stockton.

apstguy · 07-06-2003, 04:33 PM

Try a different tire shop because I have the nuts so I know for a fact they exist. Mine has the threads on the outside too. The dealer won't know about the nuts. They never know much about aftermarket stuff. I agree with N2TRUX, changing the studs would be a major pain. $40 isn't really all that bad - I'm just cheap!

arodvw · 07-06-2003, 07:30 PM

apstguy,
Do you know what company makes the lugnuts. I would appreciate it if you could give me that info. Thanks to everyone else for your input. Ill post a pic of the Burb with the wheels on it. Thanks again.

arodvw · 07-08-2003, 01:49 PM

Hey Guys,
I found the Lugs I need. A place here in town called Stockton Wheel has them. $1.75 each. Not a bad price considering I wont have to change every stud. The Burb is going to the shop on Friday to have a motor installed. Next is paint. I think a black paint and window tint in the rear. Ill post pics soon. Thanks again.

07-04-2003, 01:29 AM	#1
arodvw Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 11	Wheel Studs I just got a 1985 3/4 ton Saburban, I was wondering if anyone has heard of or done this. I want to replace all the wheel studs with the newer 14mm studs so that I can put factory alloys off of a 2003 One ton Chevy ( Centercaps, lugs and all) I was wondering if this would be a direct swap as far as the stud go, or is some machining in order Thanks in advance

07-04-2003, 03:33 AM	#2
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Where in NorCal are you located? __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

07-04-2003, 06:10 AM	#3
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	You don't need to swap the threads. They have special lug nuts specifically for this problem. Go to a local tire shop and have them get the nuts for you. WARNING! They aren't cheap either - I got some and they were $2.50 PER NUT! __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

07-05-2003, 10:00 PM	#5
arodvw Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 11	I asked the guys at the wheel shop when I purchased the wheels and they were the ones who told me to swap out the studs. I went to the dealer and they were not aware of any aftermarket company that made a lugnut in 9/16" that had the threads on the outside of the wheel that hold the stock centercap on. I will keep searching and will let you all know what I come up with. These are the lugs I need to hold the centers on. Thanks again. BTW , BaggedC10, I live in Stockton. Attached Images

07-06-2003, 04:33 PM	#6
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	Try a different tire shop because I have the nuts so I know for a fact they exist. Mine has the threads on the outside too. The dealer won't know about the nuts. They never know much about aftermarket stuff. I agree with N2TRUX, changing the studs would be a major pain. $40 isn't really all that bad - I'm just cheap! __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

07-06-2003, 07:30 PM	#7
arodvw Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 11	apstguy, Do you know what company makes the lugnuts. I would appreciate it if you could give me that info. Thanks to everyone else for your input. Ill post a pic of the Burb with the wheels on it. Thanks again.

07-08-2003, 01:49 PM	#8
arodvw Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 11	Hey Guys, I found the Lugs I need. A place here in town called Stockton Wheel has them. $1.75 each. Not a bad price considering I wont have to change every stud. The Burb is going to the shop on Friday to have a motor installed. Next is paint. I think a black paint and window tint in the rear. Ill post pics soon. Thanks again.



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