MK1 Connect alloy wheel studs

[metalworker0]

Re- posted as i thought this fairly important and wasn't getting attention where i posted it .

I'm sure studs have to be changed
...I've just bought a 2006 connect with what looks like ford alloys on it...taken them off yesterday...and it seems like the studs are too short ..each nut only held on by about 4 threads ...something not right - this van has had those wheels on for a good few years by the looks of it ..

And am i right in saying: to change the front studs, the hub has to come off ..and that means destroyed wheel bearing - so need new bearings and studs

Rear wheels ..by taking the four bolts out at the rear of the drum.......can the studs be got at ...or do i need to buy new "multi segmented nuts" before I to take them off .

all the best..mark

[metalworker0]

also this

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114768447361 ... SwFBlfglB9

a different wheel nut is available that may overcome this problem , perhaps giving me an extra 3 threads

And why they sell then in 4's ans 16's i don't know , should be 5's or 20's

[metalworker0]

ok further investigation .

all nuts are incorrect ..

there was one rogue one on there that was correct

this has a swivelling cone shaped washer, and the threads go all the way to the end of the cone...so has nearly 8 threads that engage.

will try and find a set of them.

[blue estate]

ok further investigation .

all nuts are incorrect ..

there was one rogue one on there that was correct

this has a swivelling cone shaped washer, and the threads go all the way to the end of the cone...so has nearly 8 threads that engage.

will try and find a set of them.

The nut with the swivel washer is a Ford nut for alloys as it has a tapered end to fit in to the wheel holes
Newer Ford nuts don’t have the swivel washer any more but still fit the same
Also do nuts up to 130Nm


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[metalworker0]

Thanks , think the main thing is that the threads go all the way to the end of the cone ..those on it now have a recess without threads of about 7mm, so no good at all.

all the best...mark

[metalworker0]

BOUGHT THESE,
Cheapest ..I could find that where in the UK ...Chinese seller who has a warehouse here, 2 day postage . delivered this morning, tried them on with a wheel today.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303718599811

Despite picture showing excess of slop between washer (probably he has chosen one that had a lot of slop to show off the washer in picture)..........they aren't actually like that , They are very well made, quite precise, have no excess of slop and fit perfectly, nice looking chrome, not nickel plated, unless it polished nickel - threads all the way to end of cone - they do the job, well pleased with them, will they rust ..i don't know . i do know that they are a lot better than what was on there before and at an excellent price, great value for money.
So recommended

Btw ..right after i left feedback for him he put the price up ..i paid £13.49 delivered

[metalworker0]

Moral of this story
Don't use your steel wheel nuts on the alloys, as you only have 3 threads holding them on !

Have a look here and you will see what i mean -- picture 3, Note: no threads in the last bit of the cone

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/273322298804&seller=&toolid=10018&92305967" rel="nofollow">https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/273322298804 ... SwucVbMkYH

Make sure and check if you have alloys on, that this dangerous situation isn't happening with your wheels

[blue estate]

Moral of this story
Don't use your steel wheel nuts on the alloys, as you only have 3 threads holding them on !

Have a look here and you will see what i mean -- picture 3, Note: no threads in the last bit of the cone

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/273322298804&seller=&toolid=10018&92305967" rel="nofollow">https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/273322298804 ... SwucVbMkYH

Make sure and check if you have alloys on, that this dangerous situation isn't happening with your wheels

Linky no worky


Sent from some where

[metalworker0]

put this number into the ebay search
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/273322298804


note link is for steel wheel nuts that DO NOT WORK WITH ALLOY WHEELS
all the best.mark