How To: Remove/Install Lug Studs

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bllabong89
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So I just put my extended lug studs in and I just wanted to make a How To thread so people know that its not that hard. This thread will show what to do once the hub is off the car, not how to remove the hubs.

Difficulty:1 of 5
Install Time: 30mins to an hour

Tools Needed:
-Hammer
-Air Impact with 19mm socket(or whatever you cars lug is)
-Lug Nut
-Washers
-Brake Parts Cleaner
-Peice of a 2x4

First you have your hub. You don't have to but can clean it up a little with Brake Parts Cleaner. Once that is done, you will place it on the 2x4 and thread the lug nut onto the studs until the top of the nut is flush with the top of the studs(you can buy a standard lug nut for a dollar from Auto Zone). From here, you just swing the hammer and knock them the f**k out.

After that is done, they will look like this...
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I took this opportunity to paint the hubs with my POR 15 rust preventative paint. Not required but they look good and have a durable coat on them.
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From this point, you will have the hubs ready to receive their new parts. I went with Circuit sports 60mm Extended studs.
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This is a comparison of the old and new studs.
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You will want to push them thru the stud hole in the hub and place the washers on and then the nut. Once the nut is tight, you will drive it on with the impact. Make sure your nut is not loose on the stud so you don't damage the stud. The reason you use an impact over hammering is so the sud goes in straight.
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And the new ones being installed.
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You will notice that the nut and studs get hot after a little while. It will take some time to get the stud sucked into the hub. Make sure the stud is flush with the back of the hub before moving on. And don't let the nut get super hot. I'm not sure if it would strip anything but if it gets really hot, just give it some time to cool off.

I did not plan on making a thread about this so if there is anything I left out, please add and sorry for not having every pic. I hope this helps

Enjoi


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Dano
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Be careful not to overtorque or you risk stretching the threads or even worse, stripping the new studs.

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agreed ^^

that way works (sometimes) and i have done it that way, but the "proper" way would be to use a hydrolic press. i bought my press for 80 bux at harbor freight. works killer.

i have also destroyed the ends of the studs trying to beat them out. that was in my old 84 toyota though....

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charat
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how many of these do we have?

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4 lug has 16, 5 lug has 20. Basic math.

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charat
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i meant how many of these "how to replace lug studs" threads do we have?

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DanThaMan
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hey OP, are by chance near St. Louis? I just saw the Adrenaline invoice...any way I'm in south city

bllabong89
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I'm pretty sure there weren't any but I could be wrong so if there is more than just this thread...deal with it.lol

Yea, I live in St. Charles about 10 mins from Adrenaline

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dickie
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This thread is good, formatted right and has clear pics. If I were still working here I would give you a present.

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d!ck!

BTW, d!ck's right. This is gonna get a link in the FAQ and I'll see about articilizing it.

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Oh I didn't mean those - I meant a very personal customized picture hand made by me that can be used for your signature.

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bllabong, great work!
Hijacker wrote: BTW, d!ck's right. This is gonna get a link in the FAQ and I'll see about articilizing it.
PM me if you're busy, I can do it.

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