I need 12mm threaded rod or long bolts.....

[lacelle@frontiernet.net (Erik LaCelle)]

Got your post right before heading out on errands.  Stopped at the local
hardware store while I was out -- lots offered in the M12-1.75, even
some in M12-1.25, but nothing in 1.5.  The hardware guy said it's fairly
uncommon (thank you VW), it can be gotten, it will be expensive,
especially hardened and fully threaded.

If I understand what you're trying to do, the tool would bolt into the
wheel bolt holes and then nuts would be turned down the length of the
bolts driving some device against the old bearing.  Am I right?

Erik L
----- Original Message -----
From: "John C. Worden" <scirocco@powerlink.net>


> This is Scirocco related.  I am looking for 12mm 1.5 pitch threaded
rod or
> fully threaded bolts(2)
> about 6" long or so.  I can go a bit shorter.  I haven't had any luck
> locally or looking online.
> Anyone ever looked for this stuff and found it?
> For those that are curious, I need this/these for hub removal for my
home
> built, on car, front
> wheel bearing press tool.  12mm 1.5 pitch is the size of the lug
> bolts.  How about you guys
> that were looking at converting your cars over to stud mounts; did you
find
> studs and how long
> were they, and where can they be bought?
> Right now I have 2 bolts, partially threaded, that I will try to
thread
> full length.  This may work,
> but I don't think it would hold up for the long haul.
> Thanks
>
>
> John C. Worden
> Bucksport, Maine
>
> '98 Dakota 4x4-
> '86 Scirocco 8V-
> '81 Scirocco 2.0 16V -
> '78 Scirocco Brazil Brown Metallic,  4 speed.
>