I am trying to install the ARP longer wheel studs on the rear of my 1990 convertable. Do I need to pull the entire assembly and remove the hub from the bearing to be able to push the longer stud through the hole? I have tried pressing it through with the hub still on the car and there doesnt seem to be a place where I can, since its longer and it is touching the rear carrier.

Hopefully this is somewhat clear. Anybody actually install the extended studs and can give advice?

 

I believe that you need to pull the hub off and have them pressed in...maybe...

 

I just did this... I had to take off the hub after taking off the caliper and brake rotor.. You dont need to have the studs pressed in, you can bang them out with a hammer, and just use a nut and a bunch of washers to pull the new studs into place

 

u dont need to take anything out

just bang the old ones out where the backplate has a hole

then put a new one in, and bang them in

 

I've done the longer rear stud install on 3 cars so far, one more to go.

--->LONGER studs need to be installed by having the hub removed.

oem studs can be resinstalled without removing the hub.

I think it is S4 models that have a bearing seal that warps and gets ruined when you pull the hub from the carrier... so buy new seals before you get into this work!

S5 models have a different bearing seal that is reusable because it does not get deformed when you remove the bearing/hub from the carrier.

 

thanks. after looking at it some more, i figured the hub needed to be pulled from the bearing like you said. I am just going to hold off then and replace the wheel bearings and dtss eliminator at the same time, since I have to take it to a shop with a press anyways.

 

I'm really sorry to not only dig up an ancient thread but hijack it as well, but at least it proves I searched, right?

Is this true? I don't need to buy new wheel bearings to replace the studs on an S5? or is it just the seal?

 

I bought new wheel bearings anyways. You might as well since you have to remove the hub to get the extended studs in. And I did this when I installed my DTSS elims too, it saves time and effort.