1968 Barracuda 10" front brake hub stud hole stripped.

[Stumpy]

I need some advice.

Finally got around to looking at why the Barracuda is missing a stud on the Driver's front. Looks like one of the stud holes is stripped out.

Now what? I was thinking I'd eventually change out the 10" drums to a Dr. Diff front disc brake conversion but I was really hoping to wait a bit before spending all the money on that conversion. I've got many other bigger fish to fry on this fish before getting around to that but I also don't want to spend a bunch of money on the drum brakes if I end up tossing them in a couple years.

I'm not comfortable with just putting a stud with a bigger knurl if that is even possible.

I did a quick search for hubs but couldn't find one that will fit. I'm assuming I should change out the wheel bearings if I find one and should do the bearings on the pass side while I'm at it.

Can someone point me in the right direction for a safe more cost effective solution, I'd appreciate the help.

 

[mopar head]

Weld it on the back side.

 

[junkyardhero]

knock a same sized stud back in there and throw a little tack weld on the B-side and send it.

or peel thru the dorman catalog and find one that's jussstttt larger and enbiggen the hole the tiniest amount.

 

[Stumpy]

I wonder if I should just try a little bigger knurl.
This is the one they gave me.

Dorman Products - Aftermarket Auto Parts & OE Solutions - 610-096

It's says it is the right one for 10" drums.

What are the chances a previous owner used a different hub? This one is just a smidge bigger knurl and a smidge shorter.

ShieldSquare Captcha

Worth a try I guess.

 

[str12-340]

Did you separate the drum and hub, or was it like that when you got it?

Have you checked to see, with a stock stud in place, if the stud turns when you tighten it with the drum and wheel in place)?

This appears to be on the left side of the car so originally left hand studs, but right hand now? That isn't an issue, but confirms somebody swapped the stock studs.

With the drum and hub already separated, the fix is super easy - take the hub off, install a stock stud and if it fits snugly take the advise above and get it tack welded by taking it to a shop - 10 minute job if they are ready to weld.

If you are worried about exact centering of the new stud because it wobbles in the hub, install the drum and hub on a wheel, where conical wheel seats will center it if you tighten the other 4 studs first. Then tighten the last one and take the whole wheel, drum & hub assembled to get the stud welded and get it tacked in 3 or 4 places.

 

[Stumpy]

Did you separate the drum and hub, or was it like that when you got it?

Have you checked to see, with a stock stud in place, if the stud turns when you tighten it with the drum and wheel in place)?

This appears to be on the left side of the car so originally left hand studs, but right hand now? That isn't an issue, but confirms somebody swapped the stock studs.

With the drum and hub already separated, the fix is super easy - take the hub off, install a stock stud and if it fits snugly take the advise above and get it tack welded by taking it to a shop - 10 minute job if they are ready to weld.

If you are worried about exact centering of the new stud because it wobbles in the hub, install the drum and hub on a wheel, where conical wheel seats will center it if you tighten the other 4 studs first. Then tighten the last one and take the whole wheel, drum & hub assembled to get the stud welded and get it tacked in 3 or 4 places.

It was like that when I got it. A previous owner switched to all RH.

It's really loose. If I tightened it I would definitely worry about getting it off again.

Good advice on mounting it on the wheel to get it welded.