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NJ Torque
03-19-2009, 09:35 PM
How hard is it to do wheel studs on a stock rear?

Where can I get longer then stock units?
Mike
03-20-2009, 12:13 AM
easy after you pull the axle out.....i got arp ones from either speed inc or thunder
NJ Torque
03-20-2009, 10:35 AM
mike, must you pull the axles out?
Mike
03-20-2009, 01:40 PM
i think the backing plates would get in the way.....im not 100% sure
sweetbmxrider
03-20-2009, 01:42 PM
especially if you are going with longer wheel studs, makes it that much harder.
Mike
03-20-2009, 01:45 PM
yeah... you may be able to hammer the stock ones out, but might get stuck putting the new ones in
Jensend
03-20-2009, 02:59 PM
Yep, the axles absolutely should come out to remove and replace the studs. It's NOT advisable to hammer out the old studs or to use an impact gun and washers to seat the new studs. Both of those methods can damage either the stud's integrity or the axle.

Press the studs. You can use a bench vise. For removal, place a nut on the old stud and a large socket behind the back of the stud. Tighten the vise and the stud will press out of the axle and into the void in the socket. To install the new studs, place the stud into the axle. Place a large socket or piece of pipe over the stud's threads and tighten the vise. This will press the syud in. Stop when the flange of the stud is flush with the back of the axle. We use this method at the track all the time. takes a bit of time and energy, but it works.
Mike
03-20-2009, 03:04 PM
Yep, the axles absolutely should come out to remove and replace the studs. It's NOT advisable to hammer out the old studs or to use an impact gun and washers to seat the new studs. Both of those methods can damage either the stud's integrity or the axle.

Press the studs. You can use a bench vise. For removal, place a nut on the old stud and a large socket behind the back of the stud. Tighten the vise and the stud will press out of the axle and into the void in the socket. To install the new studs, place the stud into the axle. Place a large socket or piece of pipe over the stud's threads and tighten the vise. This will press the syud in. Stop when the flange of the stud is flush with the back of the axle. We use this method at the track all the time. takes a bit of time and energy, but it works.

good advice
BonzoHansen
03-20-2009, 06:47 PM
Yep, the axles absolutely should come out to remove and replace the studs. It's NOT advisable to hammer out the old studs or to use an impact gun and washers to seat the new studs. Both of those methods can damage either the stud's integrity or the axle.

Press the studs. You can use a bench vise. For removal, place a nut on the old stud and a large socket behind the back of the stud. Tighten the vise and the stud will press out of the axle and into the void in the socket. To install the new studs, place the stud into the axle. Place a large socket or piece of pipe over the stud's threads and tighten the vise. This will press the stud in. Stop when the flange of the stud is flush with the back of the axle. We use this method at the track all the time. takes a bit of time and energy, but it works.

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