Front hub stud removal??

[Va914]

I would like to remove the OEM length studs and install longer studs.

What is the best way to remove them at home? Can it be done with simple home garage tools? OR Do I need to take it to a machine shop to have them pressed out and in?

Cheers

[Targa Dude]

You can easily do this at home if you are set up that is,
You'll need a hydralic press to start with, and if you have that
then you'll need to fab up some proper tooling to assist the operation. other than that it's a pretty simple task. and yes you have to remove your hubs from your car. on the other hand if you don't have the tools most Auto stores will charge you $2.00 a stud plus the cost of the stud if you don't have your own which is pretty cheap.


Good Luck, Jorge (Targa Dude)

[john walker's workshop]

after the rotor is off the hub, the old studs can be knocked out with a ballpeen hammer. the new ones can be pulled in with a stack of washers and a steel nut. well lubed of course. you can also use an airhammer if you have one. a large vise would be good too.

[Guy Chiattello]

John Walker,

Would you pls explain washers and steel nut procedure for pulling studs through?

Guy Chiattello
82SC Black Coupe

[jmohn]

Hi Guy,

I'm not JW, but the "pull a stud in with a stack of washers" concept is fairly straight-forward. Insert and align the stud from the rear of the hub, give it a couple "taps" to seat and start it, then put some washers on the threaded end, put a nut on and run the nut "down" to pull the stud into position; depending on the stud length, the amount of threading, etc. you'll probably (almost certainly) need to back the nut off and add more washers to pull the stud completely to the proper depth.

Good luck,

Jerry M
'78 SC

[Guy Chiattello]

Jerry,

That makes sense. I was visualizing pulling the stud in from the front to the back. Thanks.

Guy