Spidertrax Adapter Stud Replacement

[XCRN]

Does anyone know if you can replace the 1/2-20 studs in the Spidertrax adapters with the M14 studs that ST uses in their adapters for JL wheels? I am using JL wheels currently and want to keep the lug-nuts the same on all 4 corners but I will be using different adapters front to back. The rear have 1/2-20 and the fronts will be M14.

https://www.spidertrax.com/whs017?sc=2&category=9998

https://www.spidertrax.com/whs026?sc=2&category=9998

 

[Wildman]

Does anyone know if you can replace the 1/2-20 studs in the Spidertrax adapters with the M14 studs that ST uses in their adapters for JL wheels? I am using JL wheels currently and want to keep the lug-nuts the same on all 4 corners but I will be using different adapters front to back. The rear have 1/2-20 and the fronts will be M14.

https://www.spidertrax.com/whs017?sc=2&category=9998

https://www.spidertrax.com/whs026?sc=2&category=9998

Did you reach out to SpyderTrax and ask them?

 

[GoldenGorilla]

Perhaps going the other way makes more sense since Jeep uses the 1/2x20 thread on the hubs. You'll have a common thread with most other TJs making a trail repair or swap easier on yourself.

As to pressing in new studs, If the billet aluminum doesn't break as the old stud comes out, you should fine with the new one going in, but the fit will probably never be as good.

 

[XCRN]

Did you reach out to SpyderTrax and ask them?

I did through email but not sure if they understood what I was asking.

Perhaps going the other way makes more sense since Jeep uses the 1/2x20 thread on the hubs. You'll have a common thread with most other TJs making a trail repair or swap easier on yourself.

As to pressing in new studs, If the billet aluminum doesn't break as the old stud comes out, you should fine with the new one going in, but the fit will probably never be as good.

I am good with either way, I just want to have the same lugnuts all the way around.

I am leaning towards pressing out the set from my used 1/2-20 set that will be extra since I currently have four 1.25” thick 1/2-20 adapters and will have the 1.5” M14 adapters coming in soon. If the knurl is different, I would think if going from 1/2-20 to M14, I can drill out the hole and ream it to a PF size or just gobs of green Loctite!