longer than stock lug studs/bolts

[Lynn]

I need slightly longer than stock lug studs for my 68 El Camino. I bought a set of 20 from RockAuto, but there was no way those were fitting in the factory holes. I believe the factory serrated shoulder is about .462. The replacements were almost 1/2 an inch.

Dorman lists several, but the specs are .472, and I don't think an ADDITIONAL .010 interference fit (the old ones are tight as is) is going to work.

Surely I don't have to drill out the old holes to fit new studs.????

Thanks for any help.

Lynn

[Mr70]

Just installed a few.
The old ones hammered out easily,while the new ones measure .460 @ the serrated end,and are 1-5/8 long.
I pushed in as far as I could by hand,then tightened em down by putting on the rim,then torquing the lugnut down.

[Lynn]

Did you use dorman 610-157?

Found a post on another site indicating they would work.

[Mr70]

Yes,got em @ Autozone for $2 ea.

[Lynn]

Thanks Rick.