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Old Sep 30, 2003 | 06:47 PM
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Well i broke a wheel stud, thinking about going to the auto shop where i had my car fixed and strangling everyone who used an air ratchet on it.

Any help, thought about getting some ARP Studs, how hard is it to replace, have done it on my old mustang but never my Z.
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Old Sep 30, 2003 | 09:55 PM
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Straight forward. Alot like the stang.

I picked up a couple from Autozone (was in a hurry)
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Old Sep 30, 2003 | 10:27 PM
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damn, went buy autozone before i posted and no go, thought maybe thunder for some arp's usualy get here in 2-3 days from them. Thank god i just bought my truck or i'd be screwed.
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Old Sep 30, 2003 | 11:00 PM
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Why would you be screwed? I've been driving around on 4 studs for two weeks. Hell, I went drag racing and pulled some 1.67 60's with 4 studs.
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Old Oct 1, 2003 | 12:02 AM
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You are fine on 4 studs.

As for replacing them - they are simple both front and rear. I suggest the ARP studs as they still allow you to use your lug caps if you want.

To replace the fronts, take the rotor off and just knock the old one out and pull the new one in by using a lug and some washers and pull through until its all the way in.

For the rears - just take out the ABS sensor, line up the stud, and hammer the old ones out. Put the new one in and pull through just as before.

EASY.
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Old Oct 4, 2003 | 03:44 PM
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i damaged the studs on one of my front wheels, and just bought replacement GM parts for it
i might have spent $3.00 for the 3 studs i messed up
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Old Oct 4, 2003 | 06:13 PM
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well got them for a buck at autozone, had to chase them down, first person i asked about 4 studs and he freaked, told me i was crazy, then a few others were like, "What, i have a broken wheel stud and have driven it for half a year like that." I just got worried about it, as most do.

Thanks for the update classic, going to go take care of it right now.
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Old Oct 4, 2003 | 11:20 PM
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Not a problem - if you have any questions shoot me a PM.
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