Wheel stud material

[dp]

Anyone know what a good material is for a wheel stud? This is for a small trailer for a motorcycle fwiw.

[JCD]

You might try: 4130 or 4140

[wierdscience]

1090,1095,4140,8620.

Did you get a Thread rolling head your not telling us about ?

[dp]

1090,1095,4140,8620.

Did you get a Thread rolling head your not telling us about ?

A friend needs a replacement and can't find one. I'm entertaining the idea of making one but it needs to pass the "this is a stupid idea" test, first

[GKman]

I just bought one for a Dodge van after a tire store ruined one somehow. A universal from a parts store wasn't available It was over $.12.00 from Chrysler so I'm thinking they must be made from platinum.

[Duffy]

How about machining a stud from a grade 8 bolt. I suspect that common or garden variety studs on cars are not any stronger than a grade 8 bolt, With luck you might even get one end already threaded!

[cuemaker]

Try Dorman...you find Dormans part number..you can order from Autozone, Advance Auto etc...they supply studs to an SAE Gr. 8 standard.....

https://Www.dormanproducts.com

[justanengineer]

I'm entertaining the idea of making one but it needs to pass the "this is a stupid idea" test, first

Crack open a cold one and yell, "hey y'all, watch this" first.

[wierdscience]

A friend needs a replacement and can't find one. I'm entertaining the idea of making one but it needs to pass the "this is a stupid idea" test, first

Given the fact that rolled threads are 30-40% stronger than cut ones it's kinda of a bad idea right out the box.

If you have a local old time parts house nearby like a Napa or Car quest store your best bet is finding something close,same thread but bigger knurl and reaming the hub to fit.

[kd4gij]

you can get a whole new hub at wally world for cheap. Any place that carries trailer parts will have them also

[dp]

Good gnuz is he just needed a shoulder turned down a bit. I've replaced a bizillion studs over the years but never had to make one and that's just one of the kinds of things I don't care to make, given the risks.