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Wheel mounting peg

Carl Berry CT.Carl Berry CT.
I wish I could post this anonymously in a "Yea, So What" catagory because it's such a simple self evident observation that I'm sure everyone has thought of it...But to me it was a Eureka insight!

Mounting wheels was such a strenuous PITA. Trying to balance a 38lb wheel with one hand; fumbling a lug bolt with the other; squatting on my butt and trying to align the holes with my knees and ankles.

A lightbulb went off while looking at a 2" threaded brass oil line fitting. I now use it as a peg...screwed in at 12 O'clock and 'hang' the wheel on it. The holes self align. Zip, zip, done. No sweat, no effort!
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Carl Berry CT.Carl Berry CT.
I wish I could post this anonymously in a "Yea, So What" catagory because it's such a simple self evident observation that I'm sure everyone has thought of it...But to me it was a Eureka insight!

Mounting wheels was such a strenuous PITA. Trying to balance a 38lb wheel with one hand; fumbling a lug bolt with the other; squatting on my butt and trying to align the holes with my knees and ankles.

A lightbulb went off while looking at a 2" threaded brass oil line fitting. I now use it as a peg...screwed in at 12 O'clock and 'hang' the wheel on it. The holes self align. Zip, zip, done. No sweat, no effort!
FM Former Member
Studs and nuts I say, that's what my Spyder has anyway.

The Passat is a different story. 5 lugbolts and discs that aren't attached to the hubs all the way around. There are usually small screws that secure them, but my hubs have no holes in the front, and the discs have no holes in the rear! Aftermarket Chinese parts I am sure. At least they are hub-centric!

I do feel your collective pain with the lugbolts!
FM Former Member
Carl, As mentioned, the stud kit that comes with lug nuts is the way to go.. The studs have an allen head hole in the center to secure the studs in the hub. Go to your local auto parts store and buy the strongest grade of Loctite. Install the studs with a few drops of Loctite on the threads that mate to the hubs, then mount your wheels and torque down the lug nuts. Much easier than lug bolts and no circus juggling talent is required.
Gordon NicholsGordon NicholsMassachusetts 1993 CMC Supporting Member
Carl:

Larry's method is the way to go, but before you do, get a short length of stiff wire (like mechanic's wire), put a small hook on one end and use it to measure the thickness of your hub or drum so you can set the depth of the new studs you're putting in and not put them so deep that they interfere with something inside as the wheel spins (I'm thinking drums here). Take the measurement and just put a magic marker line on the stud and install to that depth.

gn
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