Converting Wheel Studs to Thread in??

[u10072]

Hello All,
Not sure if anyone might know but here goes-- I have a set of Currie 31 Spline axles that have the 1/2-20 press in studs. Does anyone know if there is a stud that will allow this conversion. I just personally love thread in wheel studs and while I also think that 5/8" studs are killer cool, it makes for a real PITA if you need a wheel or want to sell your wheels or whatever. I haven't seen a wheel stud that has a 1/2-20 and a 5/8" at the base -- if they exist I am hoping someone might know about them

Thanks,
Matt

 

[Apogee]

Winter's Performance uses a 5/8-18 x 5/8-11 stud for their full floating rear axle hubs if I'm not mistaken, that's the closest I can think of off hand. You could remachine the one end for 1/2-20 if you liked. Adapter studs in that size range are not common in my experience, especially not strength rated for a wheel stud application.

 

[Ranchtruck]

I would also make sure that the axle flange is thick enough to support threads. There are specs on how many full threads you need for it to count as full engagement and match the strength of the surrounding material.