[1962ChevyNova]

My currie rear end came with 3" long wheel studs. These are too long for the wheels I am getting. My question is, can I cut them down to a shorter length? If so, any tips on the best way to do this?

Thanks Kent

 

[Vin63]

How much passed the wheel face do they extend?

 

[OldGuy 71Acadian]

Call up Currie and just get the short ones and swap them out. They usually ask you what you want. What happened?

 

[1962ChevyNova]

Ordered it a couple years ago, I honestly don't remember.

Don't have the wheels yet, be hear in about 3 weeks.

 

[62civa]

You could also use the open end lug nuts and have the threads showing. Like the drag cars do so. I think they use them so they can pass tech inspection easier.
Ron

 

[1962ChevyNova]

When my car was measured for the wheels, he said I could use open lug for a pro street style,, Closed acorn lug nut that would stick out some, or cut it down to standard length.

 

[JRouche]

I had the exact same problem with my strange axles and bolts, mine are bolts, not studs. I have a lathe and just cut off about .750" and chamfered the edge abit. You could also use a cutoff wheel and chamfer the edge with a sander. JR

 

[itslow]

...My question is, can I cut them down to a shorter length? If so, any tips on the best way to do this?

Yes. A sawzall, hacksaw, or cutoff wheel will work. Thread a nut on to the stud before cutting, then back it off after the stud is cut. Clean up the cut end with a file and chase the threads.