Spacers on stock Z?

Minicobra1 · 03-07-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by alan93rsa

If you haven't had the pleasure of banging out and then inserting 20 studs you just don't know what you are missing.

I was thinking of doing the rears yesterday, but the people at Ichiba wouldn't let me pick up at will call, so now I'm having second thoughts.

Is it really that difficult? Looks like it might be a little easier with the stud removal tool.

Here a link to the detailed instructions: How To

alan93rsa · 03-07-2009, 10:20 PM

I'd rather use the tool made for removing the studs if possible. The amount of beating you have to do to get the studs out can't be good for the bearings and races. It's also a good idea to have a couple of open lug nuts to pull the new studs in with. I usually toast at lest 2 nuts putting in a set of 20 studs.

Minicobra1 · 03-08-2009, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alan93rsa

I'd rather use the tool made for removing the studs if possible. The amount of beating you have to do to get the studs out can't be good for the bearings and races. It's also a good idea to have a couple of open lug nuts to pull the new studs in with. I usually toast at lest 2 nuts putting in a set of 20 studs.

Any thoughts on where I can get that tool?? I've gone to a couple auto parts stores in my area, but no luck.

370ZRR · 03-08-2009, 03:02 AM

Semtex if you went with option of grinding wheels or have someone mill it out properly to keep it pretty even how much material or how deep to clear the nubs?

semtex · 03-08-2009, 05:07 PM

I did a little looking around on Google and found this: Wheel Stud Remover SA91107NE

dlmartin81 · 03-08-2009, 06:02 PM

^^ hmmm good find.

Minicobra1 · 03-09-2009, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

I did a little looking around on Google and found this: Wheel Stud Remover SA91107NE

Yeah, that's it

A little pricey though, I was hoping it would be around $50-$60 bucks. Much better then using a hammer.

alan93rsa · 03-09-2009, 10:36 PM

The price isn't too bad if you add in the cost of damaging a hub or bearing beating a stud out. If two people went in on one the price would be half. Just need to find a local or be willing to ship it to the second person.

There are a few tools which circulate on the NSX board which are not ones you would would want to own. I used the ABS bleeder for my NSX. You put your name on the list and the members just keep forwarding the tool. Not a bad deal until someone gets the tool and runs into issues getting their job done.

semtex · 03-10-2009, 07:48 AM

^ I was kinda tossing the same idea around in my head. We could start a 'tool co-op'.

SiXK · 03-10-2009, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

^ I was kinda tossing the same idea around in my head. We could start a 'tool co-op'.

hmmm... not a bad idea.... I would be interested in going in on this tool.

VIP-STATUS · 03-18-2009, 11:14 PM

I say 15mm front+rear will be perfect

Minicobra1 · 04-05-2009, 12:01 PM

Anyone know of a So-Cal shop that would do the install on the spacers?
Someone that has the proper stud press tool and not a hammer.

monthtrial · 04-06-2009, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Minicobra1

Anyone know of a So-Cal shop that would do the install on the spacers?
Someone that has the proper stud press tool and not a hammer.

I'll check w/ my buddy who has a shop (local to you) to see if he uses tools rather than brute force for this kinda job.

Minicobra1 · 04-06-2009, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monthtrial

I'll check w/ my buddy who has a shop (local to you) to see if he uses tools rather than brute force for this kinda job.

Thanks

i'm in the Brea area. Probably want to go with the H&R Spacers.

monthtrial · 04-07-2009, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minicobra1

Anyone know of a So-Cal shop that would do the install on the spacers?
Someone that has the proper stud press tool and not a hammer.

Cobra,

My buddy also gets rough w/ it; he uses a hammer and forces the studs out. He said he's performed 50+ stud jobs and has never encounted issues. He does have a tool (more like a machine) that he uses but the labor costs render it too costly; he takes off the whole break assembly. He doesn't use anything like the e-bay tool mentioned above.

03-07-2009, 10:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
alan93rsa Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 412 Drives: 16 Cayman GT4 Red Rep Power: 222	I'd rather use the tool made for removing the studs if possible. The amount of beating you have to do to get the studs out can't be good for the bearings and races. It's also a good idea to have a couple of open lug nuts to pull the new studs in with. I usually toast at lest 2 nuts putting in a set of 20 studs. __________________ 16 Cayman GT4, Carmine Red, Buckets, PCCB etc.

03-08-2009, 05:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 55 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 34	I did a little looking around on Google and found this: Wheel Stud Remover SA91107NE __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

03-09-2009, 10:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
alan93rsa Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 412 Drives: 16 Cayman GT4 Red Rep Power: 222	The price isn't too bad if you add in the cost of damaging a hub or bearing beating a stud out. If two people went in on one the price would be half. Just need to find a local or be willing to ship it to the second person. There are a few tools which circulate on the NSX board which are not ones you would would want to own. I used the ABS bleeder for my NSX. You put your name on the list and the members just keep forwarding the tool. Not a bad deal until someone gets the tool and runs into issues getting their job done. __________________ 16 Cayman GT4, Carmine Red, Buckets, PCCB etc.

03-10-2009, 07:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 55 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 34	^ I was kinda tossing the same idea around in my head. We could start a 'tool co-op'. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

04-05-2009, 12:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
Minicobra1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,205 Drives: 370Z Tour, Spt, 6mt Rep Power: 646	Anyone know of a So-Cal shop that would do the install on the spacers? Someone that has the proper stud press tool and not a hammer. __________________ 370z Tour\| Spt Pack\|Navi\|BERK CBE\|Berk HFC's\| Eibach Springs\| Hotchkis Sway Bars\|SPC Camber Arms\|15mm Ichiba Wheel Spacers\| 19"Factory Nismo Wheels-Matt Black\|Stop Tech Rotors\|TWM Shifter\|3M Tint\|Black Fangs\|Black Rear Valance\|JDM Fog Light\| MY BAND-www.myspace.com/petroleum

03-08-2009, 03:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
370ZRR Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Beach Posts: 94 Drives: Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 18	Semtex if you went with option of grinding wheels or have someone mill it out properly to keep it pretty even how much material or how deep to clear the nubs?

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dlmartin81 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chalfont, PA Age: 44 Posts: 923 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 609	^^ hmmm good find.

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