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Hopefully someone can point me in the right direction with this.
I managed to snap off a rear wheel stud so need to replace all on that hub.The studs are longer than standard as I am running 7x15 minilites on the back. I can find loads of 7/16 x 55mm length for a Ford knock in fitting. However, they are quoted as a spline diameter of 13.1mm and mine seem to be 12mm. Question is, will the Ford ones fit? If not where can I get the correct size for the Tiger but 55mm length? Also, is there any way I can replace them without pulling the half-shaft ?

Thanks in advance, Andy

Sure i've read somewhere on here about drilling a large hole in the back plate then knocking them out via that. The hole is then sealed with a grommet.
It's on my to do list.

That was me a while ago. Same problem with snapped studs, so went for the upgraded ones. One hole 20mm? in the back plate gave access to remove/fit. Drilled out the hub slightly under stud size. As the studs pull through by tightening wheel nuts, they cut the splines.
Or upgrade to discs!
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Thanks to both of you.

Bob, to what size should I increase the diameter of the hole to allow me to fit the 13.1mm dia spline studs ? and would it be better to use a reamer or a drill ? Thanks because this is new territory for me. I have never broken a stud in over 45years of motorsport. Maybe I haven't been trying hard enough !!
BTW great idea to make the hole in the back plate.

I am very jealous of that back axle of yours - fantastic.

Thanks again,

Andy

Long time ago, I think I went 12 mm drill bit. Start small and enlarge is safest way. I eventually found my studs had broken as sleeved wheel nuts were a fraction too long and left a tiny bit of movement in the wheel, although appearing tight. A thin spacer sorted it.
See Dave Herning for rear disc conversion. Connects up straight to existing hand brake.