DIY: Front Stud replacement/ Spacer install

Modshack · 11-30-2009, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by abakja1

just read this thread again as I will need to do this mod soon and have some ideas to save some money... So chime in if more experienced mechanics/DIY'ers disagree..

1. I would take off 1 at a time and remount, but wouldn't it be easier to remove each oem stud using a hammer and punch to "push" them out?

2. Using the access hole, you can punch the new studs back in.

3. I agree using anti-sieze on the spacers so they dont stick and on the studs as well..

Let me know as I plan to do this when weather gets better during a weekend... Turkey cooking and BF shopping had me busy this weekend..

I think you'll have a hard time doing it that way. While you can use a punch, the method shown is meant to preserve the parts witout distorting the studs or messing up threads.

On putting them in, it take quite a bit of force. there's not much swinging room back there. Pulling them in with the impact is the best way.

Many do not recommend antiseize of lug threads

schao · 02-14-2010, 10:16 AM

won't the spacers change the offset of the wheels and put extra stress on the bearings?

Modshack · 02-14-2010, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by schao

won't the spacers change the offset of the wheels and put extra stress on the bearings?

Yes
No

I and many of my friends have used spacers on various cars for many years. Nowhere have we ever seen any evidence of accelerated wheel bearing wear. 10-20mm is not a lot if offset increase..

Crooz · 09-08-2011, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by schao

won't the spacers change the offset of the wheels and put extra stress on the bearings?

Yes, (although very slight) it will add stress to the entire rear unit.
Anytime you extend a weight or rotating mass further from its anchor point your increasing stress (and the risk of increased wheel vibration).
It's like this... take a 25lb weight and hang or spin it around your elbow with arm extended... then move it out to your wrist area... you'll immediately note the difference in your shoulder!

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schao Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: nyc Posts: 10 Drives: mitsubishi Rep Power: 17	won't the spacers change the offset of the wheels and put extra stress on the bearings?