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Old 09-15-2010, 06:59 AM   #20
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I figured after having a wheel fall off you'd be wary of screwing up. It is important the hole is the right size. You did probably screw it up. Air gun is also the wrong way to install them as well.

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Originally Posted by transmaro93 View Post
...they press in....
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Originally Posted by transmaro93 View Post
....you need an air gun and install tool or old lugs and some washers to drive them in....
You are supposed to press them. The air gun method over stresses the stud. The are press in not pull in. I guarantee if you call ARP and ask they will agree with me. We've all done the air gun method, especially on single studs, but if I just had 5 studs break and I was building a car with more power than stock and I used drag radials, upgraded studs and such, I'd do it right. But that is just me.
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