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Old Oct 6, 2016 | 09:11 PM
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before I replace a few wheel studs I would like to ask for advice on any slick methods on how you guys remove and replace them so I do it right. In fact I haven't even bought them yet so any advice there would help.

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A properly supported hub and a hammer works fine for me. A press is better and I've used those install tools used with a wheel nut and they work well too.
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A properly supported hub and a hammer works fine for me. A press is better and I've used those install tools used with a wheel nut and they work well too.
Thanks, I have a press I never thought of using it for that but that's a great idea, I will now.
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before I replace a few wheel studs I would like to ask for advice on any slick methods on how you guys remove and replace them so I do it right. In fact I haven't even bought them yet so any advice there would help.
Might want to see if your rotors have ever been removed first.
If not you'll need to drill the retaining rivets out first.
After that; fronts aren't too bad.
Though you might want to remove the hubs so you're not pounding against your bearings.
Rears are a different story as the replacement stud length can require removal of the axle - much bigger job. Some drill out the dust shield with some success.
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I just want to do the fronts and the rotors are off I had the pleasure of drilling out the rivets. The hubs are out, in fact the whole car is disassembled.
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