ilirw325

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Just wondering what's involved with changing the front wheel studs to the longer arp type. Looking into getting some weld skinnies with 5/16" spacer, and just wanted some feedback on the job.

Thanks

SiL3NtXWS6

iTrader: (17)

Not hard at all. Remove caliper/rotor. Hammer stud out the back, pull stud through using high TQ impact and a heavy duty nut.

ilirw325

iTrader: (3)

ok sounds easy, i thought i remember reading that the hub had to be taken off and a press used....that must be the service manual method...i like the real world method!

thanks!

SiL3NtXWS6

iTrader: (17)

You can do that method too, which isn't much more difficult.

DONAIMIAN

iTrader: (18)

Best way to do it is to take the hubs off and find someone with a press to do it. If you use any other method, id recomend against using an impact gun as that could stress the studs. Also be sure to use a hub-centric spacer.

SJM Manufacturing Inc

iTrader: (5)

Agreed. When you pull the studs on via nut, you have a very good chance of stretching them too far of which you alter the integrity of the alloy.

Never over-torque any bolt... If you can pull the studs on with a torque wrench less then 75lbs, then you'll probably be ok...only problem is, they more then likely won't go on without applying a far greater force.