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Old Jan 12, 2015 | 03:33 PM
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I am wanting to replace the rear wheel studs with longer ones I've read all over about drilling a hole in the parking brake backing plate and then just banging them out and through one at a time.

I saw Froggys youtube video and seems that is bunk. So question…. Is this possible to be done this way and has anyone that has done it please comment with a little help for me.

I'm looking for hole placement and possibly pictures or a diagram or something.
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Old Jan 12, 2015 | 05:46 PM
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I am wanting to replace the rear wheel studs with longer ones I've read all over about drilling a hole in the parking brake backing plate and then just banging them out and through one at a time.

I saw Froggys youtube video and seems that is bunk. So question…. Is this possible to be done this way and has anyone that has done it please comment with a little help for me.

I'm looking for hole placement and possibly pictures or a diagram or something.
I just pulled the hub. Not to bad at all. The studs just tapped out with a nut on top to protect the threads. You can use the same nut to draw the new ones in tight. Drilling that hole looks like a pita.
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Old Jan 12, 2015 | 05:55 PM
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drilled a hole in mine to install ARP studs, worked well no issues.... Sorry I haven't got a pic though....
Pulling the hubs isn't hard to do either btw.....
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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 11:21 AM
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Im just not keen on popping those joints loose and bearings and what not if I don't have to.
dankhts where did you drill the hole approx. and did you drill the hole first or did you as I have heard another do cut off one stud and pull it out then drill through the hole where the stud was?
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Old Feb 22, 2015 | 11:16 AM
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I took a rear caliper and rotar off to try to find access to drill a hole, there is supposedly a flat circle perfect for where to do it. But, can't even see any flat spot, and can't see how to drill from the back--too cluttered. Do you take the ebrake off and drill from under it? The drill would be angled. Can someone please just describe what they did? Thanks!
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Old Feb 22, 2015 | 05:13 PM
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no way to drill any hole if you are keeping your e-brake assembly
I just changed my rear wheel stud with arp 2.5" even planning on changing them also with longer one 2.750" just waiting for the new studs to arrive
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Had to replace a stud on my 02 drivers side. I did drill a hole in the backing plate. Made it a little bigger than needed. Worked fine. Cut stud off at hub, drove stud out. Drilled through hub into backing plate. Then opened up hole with drimel tool. If memory serves me, that was in 2003.
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Originally Posted by Pirateslife4me
I am wanting to replace the rear wheel studs with longer ones I've read all over about drilling a hole in the parking brake backing plate and then just banging them out and through one at a time.

I saw Froggys youtube video and seems that is bunk. So question…. Is this possible to be done this way and has anyone that has done it please comment with a little help for me.

I'm looking for hole placement and possibly pictures or a diagram or something.
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