Martinxafi Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Sup guys hope someone can help me out or point at the correct direction. I bought this dune buggy with a type 1 tranny and swing axle. But the moment I switch over to the sand wheels and tires the lug studs keep falling off (tighten with pressure) Some say wheel is too thick or needed longer lug studs please help. Shop told me they are 57’ and lower year drums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandBox_Kid Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 When I ran VW with drums I had studs. I quickly changed over to disks and never looked back. I know this doesn't help you right now, but might change you opinion on setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinxafi Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 @SandBox_Kid was there anything that needed to be done to swap over to disks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandBox_Kid Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 It was straight forward as I recall. Of course that was a while ago. I did sell the sand rail to Irnbear he might have the receipt which would provide more info on the source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandBox_Kid Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 I sent him a PM. Hopefully he might have more info for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandBox_Kid Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 This kit is close: http://www.kustom1warehouse.net/Rear_disc_brake_kits_w_o_emergency_brake_5_on_205_p/reardiscbrakekitwoebrakewide5.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinxafi Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 @SandBox_Kid thank you. Just ordered the kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrnBear Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 I’m thinking that kit should be good for you Disc brakes are so much better switch them and don’t look back😂 Are your studs blue loctite in The holes in your drum look oval i just went to studs on my other rail, hopefully I don’t have the same issue Have had both Reg Wheels and Sand Wheels on them for one weekend, so far so good the setup I got from SandBox is really good & disc😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandBox_Kid Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 One other thought here. If you're lug nuts are tapered then you need to get tapered washers, so that it's a flat surface on the rim. Like these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinxafi Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 @SandBox_Kid @IrnBear i ran those and with these lug nuts and still had the same issues. Is it because the wheel is too thick or what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinxafi Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 @IrnBear @SandBox_Kid i ordered that brake kit. What lug nuts or studs should I go with. same lug nuts but with those washers or just say screw it and go with studs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandBox_Kid Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 I went with studs. It makes it easier to mount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrnBear Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Ok wait Lug Bolts are coming out? Not Lug Stud with Lug Nut? That is a mystery😬 There has to be something wrong with the drums Did it happen on both sides? Go studs makes it so much easier to change out wheels when you need to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandBox_Kid Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 I don't see any cotter pins on the axle shaft. The lug nut holes don't look like they have a lot of threads left and being elongated can't help either: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinxafi Posted December 10, 2020 Author Share Posted December 10, 2020 Yeah it happened on both sides, but my guess was that the drums are old. Came off a 57. Good luck to me finding a pair. So that’s why I just bought the conversion quick. what studs do you guys recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandBox_Kid Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 10 hours ago, Martinxafi said: Yeah it happened on both sides, but my guess was that the drums are old. Came off a 57. Good luck to me finding a pair. So that’s why I just bought the conversion quick. what studs do you guys recommend? That I couldn't tell you. I bought them here in Vegas at Butch's Speed Shop. I would give these guys a call since you ordered the disc brake kit from them to ensure you get the right size: Kustom1warehouse 714.815.9661 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinxafi Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 Well guys thanks to both of you for the great help. Before and after pics 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrnBear Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Woohoo Looks Great😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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