Tools-

1/2" ratchet
3/4" deep socket
10-12 washers(Lowes, home depot, etc)
12x1.5 open end lugnut(set of 4 at Pep boys-2.99)




Process-

Hammer out old studs.

Feed ARP studs through backside of hub

Drop washers over stud, and thread on the open ended lugnut

Should look like this-




Here is the part that will require alot of muscle

Use ratchet and socket to pull stud through, using a vice to hold hub would be very helpful, I did not use a vice.

I pulled each stud through as much as possible by hand(holding hub in hand and threading nut)

Once all were as far as possible I used my foot on 2 studs(hub on ground sideways as I step on 2 studs) as I pulled the other 2 all the way through, then flip the hub and do the other 2 studs the same way.


End product should look like this-



I will also have a writup on pulling new wheel bearings into the knuckle and also the hub without using a press in a few weeks.


Hope some find this helpful, if not usually runs about 5.00 per stud to press in.

 

 

Is this safe, and did the studs strip at all while tightening them down?

GREAT writeup and Idea BTW if this really works and is safe. Didn't feel like pulling out the entire thing and taking it to machine shop..

 

yes it is safe however some manufacturers do recommend tack welding the back for peace of mind.

 

that's how i've always done it

 

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Same, except i use an Impact gun. But when im to lazy to fill up my tank i use a ratchet.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BrokeAssPinoy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yes it is safe however some manufacturers do recommend tack welding the back for peace of mind. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I heard this same thing.
Looks fine though.

 

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GREAT writeup and Idea BTW if this really works and is safe. Didn't feel like pulling out the entire thing and taking it to machine shop..</TD></TR></TABLE>


I have done 5 of my own cars this way and have never tack welded them and have NEVER had a problem, but thats a decision the induvidual has to make if the man. recomends it.

None of the studs stripped.

I refuse to pay for something i can do with a little muscle.


One thing, DO NOT use this method on Moroso studs, they are too weak and will stretch, learned that the hard way.

 

good info

nowi dont have to pay to replace my studs

 

Did the same to mine without tack welding and still running strong. I used ARP studs.

 

good ****

 

 

 

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Same, except i use an Impact gun. But when im to lazy to fill up my tank i use a ratchet. </TD></TR></TABLE>

same here, only ever used an impact gun. Never had to tack weld them tho.

 

do u have to take off the hub or can u just leave it on?

 

i left mine on. I just grinded some of the top of the stud so it can slide through.

 

Bump oh ****

 

time for me to try

 

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what do you mean? about grinding...

 

I do the same when installing stud's at home.

 

I usually lined them up, and hammer them in

 

if you hammer them out, why dont you just hammer them in....?

 

Hammer out then hammer in. the easiest way and cheapest way.

 

Yeah, I just grind off a little of the backside and slide it right in.

Screw taking the hub off and doing all that.

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arent you suppose to tack weld the extended stud to the back of the hub aswell.