Re: Lug Stud

["Bob D'Amato" <Bob.Damato@snetel.com>]

On Wed, 14 Feb 1996, Al Powell wrote:

> Two thoughts on a self-made lug stud to help mount wheels:
> 
> 1)  Cut an appropriate diameter piece of dowel - insert into lug 
> hole; keeps rotor in place and allows one to slide wheel in place.  
> Install 2+ lug bolts, then pull dowel out.
> 

I made a tool a while back that did just this. It was "U" shaped, with 
the width of the U being the distance between 2 bolts. I had the ends 
tapered slightly for easy insertion into the lug holes. I put the tool 
into two holes in the rim and then into two holes in the rotor. It lifts 
the tire into spot and aligns it immediately. Plus you can let go of it 
and it will stay there so you can put in the remaining two lugs. Works 
like a champ and easy to make.

My .02

Bob


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