Thread: No.5 wheel studs

Hi all

Just noticed I've got a broken wheel stud on my No.5 trailer. I can see the stud turning from the rear of the hub. How are these studs normally fitted, are they pressed/punched in from the rear or are they a screw in fit. I haven't tried removing it yet as I thought I'd get some advise first. Are they a standard stud that I could source locally or are they specific to that type of trailer.

Many thanks

Originally Posted by 303gunner

You probably won't find them just anywhere, as they are 9/16' BSF thread, which is fairly uncommon these days. But the stud is common with the early Series Land Rovers, so is available from LR parts supply sources, such as E-bay.

Once the hub has had a few stud replacements through it's life, the thread gets a bit loose. Refit the stud with a soft setting Loctite AND stake the back of the hub with a punch.

Are they 9/16" BSF both ends? If so, this is poor design. Should be a fine thread on the end that gets the nut removed regularly and the fixed end should be a coarse thread. In this case 9/16" BSW.

I can supply 9/16" BSF taps but am out of stock of dies. To supply these at a reasonable price I have to get them made in China. I won't be doing this as I am trying to sell the business and fully retire.