Re: 2A wheel stud thread size

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> "Splitpin" <brennan.series3@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>Hi everyone
>>                   Does anyone know what Thread will be on my 1963-2A 
>>wheel studs.
>>Also does anyone know if it is possible to get locking wheel nuts the
same 
>>size.
>>My thinking is that if i can't get any, i might be able to tap out some 
>>that have a slightly smaller thread
>>
>>Thanks
>>
>>1963 2A petrol
>>1991 Toy Landcruiser
>>
>>
> 
> I've never tried to tap a wheelnut, but I'd have thought the steel
hardness 
> would be pretty close to that of any tap you could buy. 

Nothing fancy about wheel nut metal usually. Land Rover ones are just 
good quality high tensile stuff. They're not hardened.