Question about swapping wheel studs.
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Question about swapping wheel studs.
Okay, I broke a stub on a back wheel the other day, and I don't know why, but that doesn't matter. What I'm wondering is if I can take a stud from the front hub and use it on the back. I've got an 87 base with the 4 lugs, and the car that I would like to use for parts is an 86 base with the 4 lugs. I'm not looking to use the rotors or anything, just the stud.
I need a good answer quick, can someone help me?
I'm also buying some dialers (2) for 25 bucks a pop, too much?
I need a good answer quick, can someone help me?
I'm also buying some dialers (2) for 25 bucks a pop, too much?
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Can't imagine the studs being a different size/pitch, but take one of the lug nuts from the 5 and try it on the 4. Also compare length. Personally, I would buy a new one rather than trying to remove and install the stud. Seems like it would be a lot easier as long as you have a store in the general area that has the stud.
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Are new studs relatively cheap? I'm picking up two four lug rims for $50, so I figure as long as I'm there, I might be able to pick the sutds off of the car, too. But it is probably as much a hassle to do that, and besides, you can drive with only three of four lugs, right?
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The studs are pretty cheap at an AutoZone or comparable store. I would just go and buy new ones. I am replacing all 20 of mine on the TII just to be sure.
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I replaced all the studs on my '91 vert. It's not that hard. I use to change tires all the time at autocrosses and those things get stripped sometimes. Make sure you get the right size and length. If you can, bang one out and bring it to the store.
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with a BFH and a punch.
the rear studs are difficult to get back in because its a tight fit, there is no way to put in a longer stud out back without removing the hub... but if you replace the rear stud with a stock stud you will be ok.
the rear studs are difficult to get back in because its a tight fit, there is no way to put in a longer stud out back without removing the hub... but if you replace the rear stud with a stock stud you will be ok.
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Originally Posted by Houstonderk
you need to remove both to get back there. its like 2 bolts for the caliper and the rotor jsut pulls off. aren't studs like maybe a buck or two?
I'll probably be back in 30 minutes asking how in the hell I put my differential back on, because I'm dumb enough to go that far...
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Yeah, the brake pad bracket isn't coming off, I've tried WD-40, I've tried using a torch to heat it up, even! Nothing!!! Ah! I need some response, someone please help me!!!
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I have no clue as how to take it off, I broke one of my sockets trying, because I have a cheap *** socket set, and I don't have nearly enough room for a breakre bar... I'm gonna start crying.
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to remove the studd just smash it out with a hammer, dont be scard to beat the living shitt outta it, and then just bash the new ones in, go to napa there studs are madd cheap, when i did my 5 lug conversion i got all new studs
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I concur, beat the crap out of it. Go straight in. You may want to go to a parts store just to get an idea of what the complete piece looks like. I don't think I would go with a torch, I would think you would want to cool it so it shrinks rather then heat it. Maybe wd40 or liquid wrench would help. It's hard/thick metal...hit it hard.
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I did it so long ago, I can't remember and I don't have my rx7 anymore. The studs are really just big bolts pressed into the hub. If I remember correctly the hub is only held on by 2 little screws and I think (not possitive) that the studs go thru the hub, but don't attach to it (could be/probably wrong). I do remember having to hit it pretty hard.
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What aluminum? I can't even get my damn caliper off, can we please take this one step at a time? Caliper and bracket first, right? Then rotor and hub, right? Do I need to take that bolt out of the center of the rotor/hub before I do anything?
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