Wheel Studs Installation

glxstang · 03-26-2002, 01:43 PM

Hey all,
I started to press in some new wheel studs where the axel is out of the rear end. I used the "washers" method of putting on a bunch of washers and a old lug nut and pull the studs through until they seat. The only problem is that how in the world do I stop the axel from rotating when I apply the force to pull the studs through. Is there a special tool or am I doing something wrong.

Thanks again!

drudis · 03-26-2002, 10:32 PM

For $2 in/out, I had a machine shop press fit mine. If they screw up, its their new stud...

glxstang · 03-26-2002, 10:39 PM

Ok will try that. Hey what kind of lug nuts do you use with those long studs?

drudis · 03-27-2002, 08:13 AM

I just used the stock small "castle" (or whatever its called) nuts.
THey have a smaller head, and a bigger "wedge" to them. Kinda like a mushroom shape if you know what I mean.
I got them from Pep Boys for $2/2 ($1 each) unlike dealership wanted like $2.50 each.

03-26-2002, 01:43 PM	#1
glxstang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Delray Beach, Florida Posts: 97	Wheel Studs Installation Hey all, I started to press in some new wheel studs where the axel is out of the rear end. I used the "washers" method of putting on a bunch of washers and a old lug nut and pull the studs through until they seat. The only problem is that how in the world do I stop the axel from rotating when I apply the force to pull the studs through. Is there a special tool or am I doing something wrong. Thanks again!

03-26-2002, 10:32 PM	#2
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	For $2 in/out, I had a machine shop press fit mine. If they screw up, its their new stud... __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

03-27-2002, 08:13 AM	#4
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	I just used the stock small "castle" (or whatever its called) nuts. THey have a smaller head, and a bigger "wedge" to them. Kinda like a mushroom shape if you know what I mean. I got them from Pep Boys for $2/2 ($1 each) unlike dealership wanted like $2.50 each. __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

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03-26-2002, 10:39 PM	#3
glxstang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Delray Beach, Florida Posts: 97	Ok will try that. Hey what kind of lug nuts do you use with those long studs?