Mustang guys... group buy on wheel hubs

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11-02-2009, 11:09 AM
marshall_mosty

Mustang guys... group buy on wheel hubs

Guys,
I just wanted to check interest on wheel hubs. I typically get my hubs from O'Reilleys. They are "National" brand, which I have found to be just as good as Timken or Koyo (Ford). I've even had one Koyo bearing in a National box.

Anyway, the front studs for the Mustangs are specialty $8/ea for a press-fit for the stock hub, or you can Drill/Ream to 39/64 and use ARP-100-7703. I have a machinest that does my hubs and was wondering if we wanted to do a batch. I disassemble all the hubs and grease them with AmsOil Racing grease, as the stock grease doesn't last long.

Here's the breakdown:

Option #1
Hub $66.25 (tax included)
Grease $10 (material plus a bit of my time)
Machine work $10
Total for a drilled/greased hub = $86.25

You will need to press in your own studs, but they are cheaper $12.95/5 from Summitt.

Option #2
Hub $66.25 (tax included)
Grease $10 (material plus a bit of my time)
Machine work $10
Studs $17.50
Installation of studs "Free"
Total for a drilled/greased/studed hub = $103.75

If I hear from everyone by Wednesday, I can have them for the banquet.

So Far, I have:

Robert B. (4, with studs)($415.00 total)
Eric V. (2, with studs)($207.50 total)
Michael M. (1, with studs)
Jerry J. (2, with studs)($207.50 total)

Regarding payment, I have a PayPal account, but cannot accept credit cards. If you want to do the bank draft (echeck) deal on PayPal, that will work. Otherwise, cash, check, money orders are all good too at the banquet or in the mail.

PayPal, if you want to use that method is:
[email protected]

If sending a check or MO, send to:
6503 Daisy Drive
Denton, TX 76208
11-02-2009, 11:19 AM
David Love AI27

What do they fit?
11-02-2009, 01:28 PM
AI#97

Stock hubs with 3 seasons on them. ARP studs I got from Robert pulled right in...are you going to a larger stud?
11-02-2009, 02:19 PM
marshall_mosty

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Originally Posted by David Love AI27

What do they fit?

SN-95 spindles
11-02-2009, 02:20 PM
marshall_mosty

Quote:

Originally Posted by AI#97

Stock hubs with 3 seasons on them. ARP studs I got from Robert pulled right in...are you going to a larger stud?

Knurl is a bit larger than what the stock hub can accomodate. Otherwise, the length and thread pitch are the same.
11-02-2009, 02:40 PM
AI#97

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Originally Posted by marshall_mosty

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Originally Posted by AI#97

Stock hubs with 3 seasons on them. ARP studs I got from Robert pulled right in...are you going to a larger stud?

Knurl is a bit larger than what the stock hub can accomodate. Otherwise, the length and thread pitch are the same.

You sure about the knurl? I bought some arp studs from Robert 3 years ago and they went right into the hubs I have on the car now. biggest Issue I had was they are too long for a standard deep socket if you run a wheel with no spacer and the socket bottoms out on the "leader" before the threads. Had to cut that 1/2" leader off to use my regular wheel socket. Not a big deal, but just have to be careful when putting the lugs on. With the new wheels, I don't need spacers so others might not have this problem.
11-02-2009, 02:47 PM
cobra132

Sounds like a good deal but I am good. FMR
11-02-2009, 02:55 PM
marshall_mosty

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Originally Posted by AI#97

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Originally Posted by marshall_mosty

Quote:

Originally Posted by AI#97

Stock hubs with 3 seasons on them. ARP studs I got from Robert pulled right in...are you going to a larger stud?

Knurl is a bit larger than what the stock hub can accomodate. Otherwise, the length and thread pitch are the same.

You sure about the knurl? I bought some arp studs from Robert 3 years ago and they went right into the hubs I have on the car now. biggest Issue I had was they are too long for a standard deep socket if you run a wheel with no spacer and the socket bottoms out on the "leader" before the threads. Had to cut that 1/2" leader off to use my regular wheel socket. Not a big deal, but just have to be careful when putting the lugs on. With the new wheels, I don't need spacers so others might not have this problem.

What PN did you buy from Robert. I know that you can buy studs that just press into the original hub, but they are somewhere around $8/ea. The one's that I use are $12.95/5, so the machine work is worth it to run the cheaper studs ($17 savings per hub).
11-02-2009, 03:05 PM
michaelmosty

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Originally Posted by marshall_mosty

The one's that I use are $12.95/5, so the machine work is worth it to run the cheaper studs ($17 savings per hub).

$8 x 5 = $40
$40 - $13 = $27
And he is supposed to be the smart one. :roll:
11-02-2009, 03:23 PM
AI#97

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Originally Posted by michaelmosty

Quote:

Originally Posted by marshall_mosty

The one's that I use are $12.95/5, so the machine work is worth it to run the cheaper studs ($17 savings per hub).

$8 x 5 = $40
$40 - $13 = $27
And he is supposed to be the smart one. :roll:

guess you missed the $10 for machining?! ;)
11-02-2009, 04:08 PM
Jeremy Gunter

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Originally Posted by michaelmosty

Quote:

Originally Posted by marshall_mosty

The one's that I use are $12.95/5, so the machine work is worth it to run the cheaper studs ($17 savings per hub).

$8 x 5 = $40
$40 - $13 = $27
And he is supposed to be the smart one. :roll:

:roll: :roll: :roll:
11-02-2009, 04:08 PM
michaelmosty

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Originally Posted by AI#97

Quote:

Originally Posted by michaelmosty

Quote:

Originally Posted by marshall_mosty

The one's that I use are $12.95/5, so the machine work is worth it to run the cheaper studs ($17 savings per hub).

$8 x 5 = $40
$40 - $13 = $27
And he is supposed to be the smart one. :roll:

guess you missed the $10 for machining?! ;)

See, I'm not the smart one! :lol:
11-02-2009, 04:26 PM
AI#97

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Originally Posted by michaelmosty

See, I'm not the smart one! :lol:

Probably makes you the "pretty" one! :shock: :lol:
11-02-2009, 04:59 PM
gt40

Quote:

Originally Posted by marshall_mosty

What PN did you buy from Robert. I know that you can buy studs that just press into the original hub, but they are somewhere around $8/ea. The one's that I use are $12.95/5, so the machine work is worth it to run the cheaper studs ($17 savings per hub).

The studs Matt bought were the direct-fit ARP's from Griggs.

I'd love to get in on this, but no race car spending until I get a job!
11-02-2009, 05:38 PM
marshall_mosty

Robert,
I can do this deal at any time. I'd rather "group" them together, but can do onesies and twosies if need be.
11-02-2009, 08:19 PM
Boudy

Marshall: I'll take 4. However, I need 2 of them delivered to Mr. Donovan. I owe him from the Nats one year...

Boudy
11-03-2009, 01:31 PM
evarner

I need 2 hubs, but is there any way possible to get the longer studs at the same time to make it a ready-to-go set? I can work with you offline regarding this.

Thx.
11-03-2009, 04:12 PM
marshall_mosty

Boudy +4
Varner +2

Got it...
Let me see what I can do on the studs. I don't think I have enough spares to make it Eric, but I can always get some from Summitt.
11-03-2009, 04:44 PM
michaelmosty

I think I have a few extra sets of studs if you need them.
I'm most likely going to have a Summit order in the next couple of weeks so we can replace the studs at that time.
11-03-2009, 05:15 PM
ShadowBolt

If these fit my 02 I need two. The ones on the car now do not have the longer studs and we can't install wheel spacers (shims).

JJ
11-03-2009, 06:20 PM
marshall_mosty

Jerry,
They do. I'll put you down for two sets. Do you want studs included. Eric wants them and the set I'm doing for Michael will need studs, so I've included a separate option for hubs with studs.
11-03-2009, 07:53 PM
Boudy

FWIW: My dealer cost on the ARP studs is just a tad more than Summit's price so no savings there.

ARP and Autometer just as soon be owned by Summit/Jegs...

rb
11-03-2009, 08:49 PM
marshall_mosty

Boudy,
So, do you want for me to press in studs for you?
11-04-2009, 08:33 AM
ShadowBolt

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Originally Posted by marshall_mosty

Jerry,
They do. I'll put you down for two sets. Do you want studs included. Eric wants them and the set I'm doing for Michael will need studs, so I've included a separate option for hubs with studs.

Yes, include the studs.

Thanks Marshall!

JJ
11-04-2009, 08:41 AM
marshall_mosty

Updated original post with current info and payment information. I'm planning on calling O'Reilleys this evening and getting them to bring in the hubs. Right now I'm looking at getting 8 as Michael already has his...
11-04-2009, 08:33 PM
marshall_mosty

Here's the final list:

Robert B. (4, with studs)($415.00 total)
Eric V. (2, with studs)($207.50 total)
Jerry J. (2, with studs)($207.50 total)

Please bring payment to the banquet or arrange other means.
11-05-2009, 08:36 PM
marshall_mosty

Went and bought eight hubs tonight... they asked "why"...
Drop them off at the machine shop tomorrow.

Eric,
Got your money. Thanks.
11-05-2009, 11:54 PM
Jeremy Gunter

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Originally Posted by marshall_mosty

Drop them off at the machine shop tomorrow.

Did you get my two out of the shop?
11-07-2009, 11:41 PM
donovan

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Originally Posted by gt40

Quote:

Originally Posted by marshall_mosty

What PN did you buy from Robert. I know that you can buy studs that just press into the original hub, but they are somewhere around $8/ea. The one's that I use are $12.95/5, so the machine work is worth it to run the cheaper studs ($17 savings per hub).

The studs Matt bought were the direct-fit ARP's from Griggs.

I'd love to get in on this, but no race car spending until I get a job!

Both Griggs and Maximum get thier ARP direct fits from Baer... they have exclusive rights from ARP. Just go to Baer if you want them.

DD
11-08-2009, 12:11 AM
ShadowBolt

Quote:

Originally Posted by marshall_mosty

Here's the final list:

Robert B. (4, with studs)($415.00 total)
Eric V. (2, with studs)($207.50 total)
Jerry J. (2, with studs)($207.50 total)

Please bring payment to the banquet or arrange other means.

Wait a minute. You expect to be paid? That changes everything.

JJ
11-08-2009, 02:07 AM
marshall_mosty

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Originally Posted by ShadowBolt

Wait a minute. You expect to be paid? That changes everything.

I guess I can just keep your hubs as spares Jerry... no soup for you. :wink:
11-08-2009, 02:08 AM
marshall_mosty

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Originally Posted by Jeremy Gunter

Did you get my two out of the shop?

I'll get them tomorrow and give them to my machine shop guy Monday. He'll work yours in.