I would like to change the stud pattern on the rear of my ke10 to 114.3. Wondering if I could use a bench drill and an accurate ruler or vernier calipers to measure 4x 114.3 and re-drill the axles and fit new studs?

 

I have a spare set I can practice on but is this a big no no for any particular reason? I realize the rim has to sit perfectly flush on the hub so accuracy of the stud holes position and straightness of the studs is of the upmost importance.

hmm it'd be a better idea to change to ke30 and upwards running gear so then you actually know the holes are where they are supposed to be and your wheels will spin properly and central.

But if you are VERY VERY confident that you can measure accurately and drill accurately... why not?? but if it was me id be changing to later model axels or diff and front struts. ALOT safer

Id give it a go, theres no harm in trying, and if you have spare axles you have nothing to lose.

At worst case you could always go to a differential specialist and they will redrill the axles for ya

if your 1mm off centre, you will be f@$ked.

i would not suggest this....

it has to be done with precision and accuracy, not an easy drill press job in my opinion...

 

how are you going to do the splines as i remember they might have female ones in the

hub flange else its a tight press fit which also has to be drilled to the exact OD needed.

 

just modify a later axle or use a later diff as said would be the best option...

else get a shop to do it for you

Edited May 3, 200917 yr by styler

Ok thanks for the replies

 

I think I’ll ring some diff specialists and get a quote.

 

I did notice there were splines on the stud I knocked out and yeah they’re in the hole too.

 

Don’t have a clue what tool they use to make female splines in the stud holes.

its a reaming tool...

No it's not a reamer, a ream is used to get high precision internal diameters on holes.

 

The equipment you seek is called a Broach. Wikipedia has some pictures of a broach tool for splines.

 

If you find a machine shop with the machine, you will also need to find the tooling to match the spline pattern of the studs. That is where you might find things getting expensive.

Edited May 4, 200917 yr by philbey