kevxr2002

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hey guys I have done a lot of searching for ways to fix my stripped lug bolt.

So I saw that the gsl-se model has studs already correct?

I have an 85 GSL 4 wheel disc and wanted to know if it would be easier for me to just put gsl-se axles in or to just get mine redrilled at a machine shop. I'm really trying to find the most cost effective way. By the way I already tried a tap set and no luck.

mazdaverx713b

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why dont you just pull the brake rotor and tap it yourself? you can find taps fairly cheap and i feel that that would be the most cost effective way of going about it.

kevxr2002

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By the way I already tried a tap set and no luck.

trochoid

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You can also pull the axles and insert studs, then use nuts instead if lug bolts.

kevxr2002

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Would I just take them to a machine shop? Any idea what that would cost to do?

Rx-7Doctor

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Yes.

You need to call the machine shop and ask them how must they charge.

trochoid

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If you have some metal experience, all one needs to do is drill the correct size hole, straight and centered, then pull/press the studs. It's relatively simple if you know what you're doing.

kevxr2002

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thanks guys. I will call around and see what the machine shops will charge, thats not something i feel comfortable about just doing myself. screwing something up on the engine it just may not run for a couple days. screwing something up on studs it may never be driveable again. lol

speedturn

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Heli-coil is the way to fix stripped lug bolt holes. It works - they are very strong. I have done one back in '98, and it is still holding well. The Heli-coil kit cost me about $70, and it included the tap drill, installation tool, and several Heli-coil inserts.

DivinDriver

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Replacing an axle is less ticklish than drilling and helicoiling. Near-zero failure chance.

More money, but less chance of boning Fido. Parts swapout is always easier than detailed repair - - it's like a corollary of Murphy's law or something.

That's what makes repair/refurb so much more fun than just swapping bits. When it's done, anyway.

82transam

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Personally I'd just change the axle and be done with it, you can find used ones very cheap on here and any 84/85 Non-GSLSE axle will work, you just need to change the backing plate if its off a drum brake rear end...

kevxr2002

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yeah I may just do that for the time being. I think there is a guy local out here that has a gsl rear end, just waiting to get confirmation.