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Chrome wheel stud installer nut kit, cylindrical pieces with hexagonal ends

V-Project Inc

V-Project Inc Wheel Stud Installer Nut Kit 1/2 x 20 Chrome Ford Fairmont 1978-1983

SKU CH-SY65-VW1JV

Installs 1/2 x 20 wheel studs on Ford Fairmont models from 1978 to 1983

  • Commercial or home useResidential
  • Product colorChrome
  • Installs wheel studs on Ford Fairmont 1978-1983 with 1/2 x 20 thread
  • Chrome finish resists corrosion for longer service life
  • Compact 20mm x 24.9mm x 43.15mm size fits tight wheel wells
  • Works with pin-type studs for secure, straight installation
  • Also suits Chevrolet, Lincoln and Mercury models listed in application guide

Ford Fairmont 1978-1983 wheel stud installer

This chrome-finished nut kit is built for residential use on Ford Fairmont models produced between 1978 and 1983. It targets DIY mechanics who need to install pin-type wheel studs with a 1/2 x 20 thread. The set includes the hardware required to press new studs into the hub without professional shop equipment. It suits owners restoring or maintaining these specific vehicles.

Thread pitch and stud type limit application

The 1/2 x 20 thread pitch and pin-stud design restrict use to hubs that accept that exact specification. Vehicles with metric threads, coarse threads or serrated studs cannot use this kit. The physical dimensions of 0.787 x 0.980 x 1.698 inches determine whether the installer clears the brake assembly. Clearance issues on other models are not addressed by this tool.

1/2 x 20 thread size decides fit

The single specification that confirms compatibility is the 1/2 x 20 thread size on pin-type studs. If the vehicle service manual lists a different thread pitch or a serrated stud, this kit will not work. Buyers who need a different thread pitch or a serrated-stud installer must source a separate kit. No other dimension in the set overrides this requirement.

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Price $6.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand namev-project
Product colorChrome
More details
Commercial or home useResidential

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 1/2 x 20 thread kit or a different thread size for my 1978-1983 Ford Fairmont?

The 1/2 x 20 thread size matches the factory specification for the Fairmont from 1978 to 1983, so choose this kit for a direct fit.

How do the 20 mm, 24.9 mm and 43.15 mm dimensions translate when the studs are installed on the vehicle?

Those measurements give the installed stud lengths of 0.787 in, 0.980 in and 1.698 in, providing the correct engagement depth for the wheel hub.

Does the 1/2 x 20 thread pitch limit the torque I can apply compared with finer threads?

The 1/2 x 20 pitch is the standard coarse thread for these applications and accepts the manufacturer-recommended torque values without restriction.

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