Weld 4.5 BS wheel Question

[gcwh02]

I just got my weld draglites with 4.5 BS and I tried to bolt them up tonight but the axle studs are too short, is that normal? I guess I need longer studs? any imput?

 

[91fourbanger]

did you get the long shank lug nuts???

 

[Dean85GT]

ya you just dont have the right lug nuts on there.

 

[04sleeper]

I agree with these guys.

Weld has specific lug nuts that must be used with those wheels.

I would try either Jegs or Summit Racing and get the correct ones.

 

[Quikstang]

you can find them also at your local auto parts store.. Its just a specific size... I cant remember the size right off, but you have to do that...

 

[Foxfan88]

yep the lug nuts

 

[86bluecobra]

It is a good idea to upgrade your studs anyways. A racing set from moroso or arp are much strnger then the standard stud you have in your axle. I upgraded and installed longer studs. As already stated you do need a different style lug nut. The weld rims actually sit on the shaft of the lug nuts not the studs.

 

[GearHd6]

It is a good idea to upgrade your studs anyways. A racing set from moroso or arp are much strnger then the standard stud you have in your axle. I upgraded and installed longer studs. As already stated you do need a different style lug nut. The weld rims actually sit on the shaft of the lug nuts not the studs.

Yep, exactly what he said. I believe the studs are supposed to protrude through the wheel about a 1/2" in order to be NHRA legal. The stock studs actually sit about 1/16" - 1/8" below the face of the wheel.