TurBoXBirD16

ok, i don't know the exact name of that *thing*
when u put on ur rims, u have to put the nuts on that *thing*

that *thing* is what i am talking about
there are 4 of them of course, BUT 2 of them kind of went bend, it's not as straight as before

any problem with this?? how can i fix??
thanks, hope ppl understand what i am saying

NiiS

that *thing* you refer to is known as a stud, so you had it right.

if mine bent, i'd replace them ASAP. i can imagine it might affect the nut's ability to hold thread and possibly strip when turning over the uneven spots, therefore compramising the nuts ability to hold tight over milage.

so to answer your Q, replace them. i would.

TurBoXBirD16

replace it??
how??

shawnhayes

Since you can't name that "thing", I recommend taking it to the dealer and telling them you bent your wheel studs, and ask them to replace them.

Shawn

jdmhatch

I just stripped a few of mine. Anybody know how to replace them? I have a 93 dx hatch. Thanx guys.

FifthGearOnline

go to your dealer, or general automotive repair shop

rolow

*Front*
pull the spindle off and take it to like pep boys or some place with a press.
They will press out the hub and the bad studs and put new ones in.

I have done the front but never the backs. Thay cant be to tough. The fronts suck!


[Modified by rolow, 5:49 PM 6/30/2002]

94CivicSi

iTrader: (1)

there's a spot on the hub, at about the 6:00 o'clock position, that's recessed enough to get the studs in and out. It's not easy or fun, but it'll save you a bunch of money to do it yourself.

The main question is, why are they bent? Are you running hubcentric wheels? Do you have the centering rings in?

TurBoXBirD16

it's too hard for me to explain
but it's THAT much bent
but when i put the lock nuts in, the nuts are not STRAIGHT in, it kind of twist around and scratches my rims