Quick and simple stud question

[tlrguy]

My sled had 1.52 Extreme max studs in it. They were too long. I replaced them with Woodys mega bites using the old extreme max backers. The heads on the max's are 1 inch while the Woodys are 15/16. I this going to be a problem? The woodys seem to recess into the track further than the max's did.

 

[thrasher]

Should not be a problem as long as whoever installed the 1.52's didn't overtighten them and pinch the track too much and weaken it. The heads should just be flush with the track once tight.

 

[tlrguy]

If I remember correctly, the old studs were flush with the back of the track. The woody's with the extreme max backers seem to be recessed into the back of the track about 1/16 inch. I'm just wondering if the woody's heads being smaller pull into the bigger backers too much. What do you guys think?

 

[maxdlx]

The max studs have a thicker head, and made an impression in the track. the woodies have a thinner head and thus look to be pulled in farther. They should have a built in stop to them most woodies do. I bought some cheap red tip studs for replacements once, and the head on them was so thin they actually started to break over time. Maxdlx

 

[tlrguy]

The max studs have a thicker head, and made an impression in the track. the woodies have a thinner head and thus look to be pulled in farther. They should have a built in stop to them most woodies do. I bought some cheap red tip studs for replacements once, and the head on them was so thin they actually started to break over time. Maxdlx

Exactly correct. I'm wondering if the Max backers also have a deeper dome to them to accomidate the thicker head. The Woody's do have the stop built in so they can only suck in so far. Do you see this as being a problem? I'll try to post some good close ups.

 

[tlrguy]

Here are some crap pics before my batt died.

 

[hossZ28]

Did you put them in the holes from the previous studs as the impression from the larger head studs will cause a countersink effect I cant see this being a problem as long as the new studs are tight

 

[Blue Dave]

Should be fine as far as the studs and the track are concerned. If the heads are in the path of a wheel you could have some vibration if they are not flush but I am not sure if you could actually feel it.

 

[tlrguy]

Should be fine as far as the studs and the track are concerned. If the heads are in the path of a wheel you could have some vibration if they are not flush but I am not sure if you could actually feel it.

Tons of the studs run over the various wheels. A concern I was also thinking.