Retreading Wheel Studs

dragonle87 · Feb 23, 2011

Not quite sure what they are called. Heard some people calls it retreading or chasers.
Anyways...I'm looking for an overall chaser/retreader tool that covers domestic & imports. Some mechanic told me to get tap & die set not quite sure what's the difference.

Please suggest brands...would be nice.

Thanks

mossyboy6 · Feb 23, 2011

if you need to rethread a male fastener, you will be using a die, if you need to rethread a female, a tap is used.

You can also use various other tools like thread files and such..

Snap on.

CoreyVanDine · Feb 23, 2011

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?item_ID=56049&group_ID=1148
Many other companies make the same set. I think even hf has a similar set.

jayoldschool · Feb 23, 2011

Don't bother. Just knock them out and replace them with new studs. Cheap, and easy to do.

Busted Bolts · Feb 23, 2011

A tap and die will cut new threads, a chaser will straighten and clean out existing threads with minimal metal removal. Although a tap and die is needed when severly damaged or knurled. One other option is a tool call "chasem back" it is a die that is hinged and the correct size is fitted on the "good" threads usually further up the stud and you turn the die down to the damaged area to recut in the pattern with out cross threading. Works well. can use on any std or metric bolt sizes, not just studs.

airdale · Feb 23, 2011

x2 What he said. ^

scott37300 · Feb 23, 2011

Personally I would not rethread a wheel stud. They are very cheap and usually pretty easy to replace and I wouldn't take a chance on damaged threads for a tire.

srmofo · Feb 23, 2011

jayoldschool said:
Don't bother. Just knock them out and replace them with new studs. Cheap, and easy to do.

......Sometimes. Other times it involves removing a pressed in bearing and a few 4 letter words.

I use the files now more than anything else. I find they do the best job at cleaning up the damaged area, Then Ill run the chaser down the stud to removing any strays.

D9H 90V · Feb 23, 2011

CoreyVanDine said:
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?item_ID=56049&group_ID=1148
Many other companies make the same set. I think even hf has a similar set.

Get this set!!! using a tap or die to try and renew threads will end up ruining the threads because it trys to cut new threads every time you run it down,

I have this set and it has paid for its self many, many times

econoaddict · Feb 23, 2011

CoreyVanDine said:
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?item_ID=56049&group_ID=1148
Many other companies make the same set. I think even hf has a similar set.

I have this set, it has been great.
Snapon even warrantied a few of the tools when they were "worn out"
Highly recommend it if you'll be using it on a regular basis. :beer:

posaune · Feb 23, 2011

D9H 90V said:
Get this set!!! using a tap or die to try and renew threads will end up ruining the threads because it trys to cut new threads every time you run it down,

I have this set and it has paid for its self many, many times

Don't get that set. Get the EXACT same set from Sears. I ordered it over the weekend for something like $55. :thumbup:

dreamingmuscle · Feb 23, 2011

CoreyVanDine said:
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?item_ID=56049&group_ID=1148
Many other companies make the same set. I think even hf has a similar set.

You can buy just the file at sears. I use mine all the time to fix nicked and buggered threads. It's a lot easier to use then a tap and die if you don't know how to use them.

That being said I think fixing more then a small nick in the threads of a wheel stud is a big no no.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00999044000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

sputnikv8 · Feb 23, 2011

posaune said:
Don't get that set. Get the EXACT same set from Sears. I ordered it over the weekend for something like $55.

The set at sears is the same manufacturer as the snap-on one. This set has saved my **** several times. Heck, the first time I used it, it paid for else. Its not an aggressive tap/die that cuts a new thread.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00952105000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

The files are great.

lynam · Feb 24, 2011

For wheel studs and axle threads i have only used a thread file like said by other peeps.

For anything over 12MM theard size and up i use a file. Anything smaller a tap and die set works best.

Super Cholo · Feb 24, 2011

scott37300 said:
Personally I would not rethread a wheel stud. They are very cheap and usually pretty easy to replace and I wouldn't take a chance on damaged threads for a tire.

Yes, I am an open road racing enthusiast. Rethreading is a bit dangerous. John--Las Vegas.

Lotek · Feb 24, 2011

Super Cholo said:
Yes, I am an open road racing enthusiast. Rethreading is a bit dangerous. John--Las Vegas.

I would say it depends, a slight crossthread at the tip of the stud, I will use a file or rethreader die or both, if the damage extends to inside where the nut goes, new stud.

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