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Wheel stud replacement
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 07 3:16 pm
by dustymopar
What is the best method in replacing my wheel studs.
Having removed the the original studs from one of my half shafts, the new ones dont seem to want to go back that easily
have popped the old ones back in for now....
Wanted to check what is the best way, before gettin into a club hammer frenzy
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 07 3:22 pm
by Anonymous
They will be an interference fit mate. Stick em in the freezer overnight. Heat up the half shaft boss, then pop em in,
Roberts yer mothers brother
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 07 3:27 pm
by Kev
Can you draw them in using an old wheel nut and spacer?
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 07 3:34 pm
by dustymopar
Thanks chaps
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 07 4:14 pm
by the dodge
failing that what about a bloody big hammer, dont that fix everything if all else fails?????
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 07 7:48 pm
by J Clark
I did what Kev suggested, just did one at a time to make sure I didn't end up with no studs at all.
The studs have small splines (i.e. are knurled) and are supposed to cut into the metal as they are drawn in so they stay put!
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 07 8:57 pm
by TrevD
dusty, you need lots of lube and cold studs in a warm hole(not a problem for an essex boy). if you get a problem let me know.
are the studs correct for your shafts, ive had some (suposedly correct) thay just wont fit (even with a BIG hammer). pop round with the car and studs, im sure we can sort it
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 07 9:22 pm
by dustymopar
Yes, they are the correct studs - ohh they are tight missus
I'll give you a bell when I'm ready for another go at it
You bring the lube, and I'll bring the studs
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 07 2:45 pm
by Anonymous
behave dusty we dont wont you getting you hands on some lube!!!!