78 Scottsdale Wheel Stud Weirdness

[Kurnacopia]

So I got my new wheel studs, brake rotors and hub together today. I put the studs in and pounded those guys in like I've seen many people do. BUT, for some reason the damn rotor just isn't held down well to the hub. Its a fraction of a hair away from getting, but for my life I just cant get it to where it needs to be. its wiggles ever so much. Anyone here ever see this issue?

Yes, the studs are an exact duplicate of the originals. Yes, the rotor has big enough holes. Yes, the rotor is correct. Yes, I've routed out the holes with a wire wheel.....nothing like paint or rust is in them.

Any advice would be welcome.

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[fast 99]

Try installing the lug nuts that will help seat the assembly.

 

[DrvnDrvr]

Check that the rotors and hubs are perfectly smooth and flat. Many new parts are defective.

 

[Strick]

I've used a press to install studs but have used stud pullers as of late. Using a wheel nut reversed & a washer while striking the stud will help draw the studs fully as well.

 

[Randy and Easton]

Agree with above, worked for us with nut and washer to pull them through

Randy and E

 

[Kurnacopia]

You guys were right! used an old large nut and a lug nut and synched em down pretty tight. Turned it over and she was snug as a bug.

Thanks for everyone's input. You guys rock!