How do I go about replacing wheel studs???
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Drifting
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From: Edmond OK
How do I go about replacing wheel studs???
After many times of changing out DR's for my street tires, I've worn out a couple of studs. Does anyone have some instruction for me as to what would be the best route to go to change them out. Thanks a lot! --Andy
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Re: How do I go about replacing wheel studs??? (oufan2929)
checkout http://www.ls1howto.com and the article about installing the brakes on a C5. that will show you. Basically it involves the use of the precision tool called a "Hammer".
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Re: How do I go about replacing wheel studs??? (oufan2929)
Fronts are easy... rears are tough... LG motorsports says to drill a hole where the stud can be hammered out and replaced easily
VR
VR
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Re: How do I go about replacing wheel studs???
I wonder why you guys are having problems with worn out and broken studs.. just curious.. are you using a torq stick with an impact or hand torqing them with a torq wrench or just by feel? just curious..
-Rick
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Re: How do I go about replacing wheel studs??? (VetteTech81)
After lots of abuse w/changing out drag radials w/street tires and wearing out lug nuts, the studs just gut worn out as well. I've got two that have snapped on me today, loads of fun let me tell ya!!! 
Yea, it's time to invest in a snap-on torque wrench...Dang that could buy me 10 bottles of N20! 
Yea, it's time to invest in a snap-on torque wrench...Dang that could buy me 10 bottles of N20!
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Re: How do I go about replacing wheel studs??? (oufan2929)
I replaced mine as well. I put in longer studs to accomidate a 1/2 spacer on the rear I use with my track wheels. I also put in hardened studs.
I got the studs from summitracing.com
I got the studs from summitracing.com
