alternative to IPD wheel install guide pin?

Post by **jkdjim** » 06 Jun 2013, 18:52

Is there an alternative to the bolt that IPD sells to install wheels? I want one but they're charging $20 for it and it seems a little steep for a simple bolt.

http://www.ipdusa.com/products/5760/109 ... tall-guide

Post by **precopster** » 17 Jun 2013, 05:16

Just go down to your local bolt seller and ask for a long (80mm plus) M14 X 1.5 pitch bolt and just cut off the head with a hacksaw, round off the burs with a file and presto!! If you want some extra grip on the end you could squeeze the last inch with a metal jawed vice (these often have serrated teeth and will leave a pattern around the end)

It would be good to debur the end and round it off with a bench grinder so the wheel slips on to the stud.

Costs about $1

Post by **precopster** » 08 Jul 2013, 15:27

800artfreed wrote:I believe on an S70 1998 it is a M12 (don't know pitch) X 80mm. the M14 is certainly too big as I just tried it.

M14 is the correct size for the P2 series. Thread pitch was altered with the newer cars. IPD sell these because in 2002 the small guide nipple was replaced with a 10mm bolt making it almost impossible to line up the holes without the wheel falling back off, especially where there is a kerb involved and the vehicle is leaning.

If you have the guide nipple it's far easier but still a chore

nascenta · Post by **nascenta** » 12 Jan 2014, 08:30

Thank you for submitting this. I just ordered from IPD and chose not to get the guide because it seemed cheaper to make my own. Now I know what I need. I love this forum!