SpitfireGeorge Posted January 4, 2023 Report Share Posted January 4, 2023 Hi Guys, I need to replace my std wheel studs with longer to fit my alloys. The general method seems to be remove hub and knock out the existing ones with a hammer. Is it that straight forward? I am currently trying to borrow a rear hub puller. I intend to fit the new ones using a strong vice to force them home. Anybody done this and what problems were encountered? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Truman Posted January 4, 2023 Report Share Posted January 4, 2023 Don't do what I did replacing one of the Sprints wheel studs! had my finger behind the damaged stud to stop it hitting the rotar when knocking the stud out gently! A BLONDE moment, pic is after a month! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitfireGeorge Posted January 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2023 Bet the air was blue on that one. How long before your nail fell off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Truman Posted January 4, 2023 Report Share Posted January 4, 2023 Still to happen getting there, have to use wife's clear nail varnish to stop the jagged edges of the nail catching, well thats my excuse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted January 4, 2023 Report Share Posted January 4, 2023 Just a good wack with a hammer will knock them out. I have always done it in situ. Are you fitting the same weedy 3/8 studs? or fitting 12mm? If going 12mm you may have to drill the brake backplate or remove the hub. To fit just use a stack of washers and a nut to pull the studs in. Always done it that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitfireGeorge Posted January 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2023 We all have our little secrets! Ha ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitfireGeorge Posted January 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2023 Hi Clive, The weedy 3/8" ones. Demon Tweeks have some which are reasonably priced. I thought you had to remove the backplate to fit new ones irrespective of the size? Cheers George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Posted January 4, 2023 Report Share Posted January 4, 2023 Fronts require splitting the hub off the rotor. Rears either need a hole drilled, hub removed, or you can fish them in if you cut 5mm off the end of the new stud thread, assuming you'll still have enough threads (depending on alloy thickness) This assumes you are refitting with freelander studs, which you should :). Open ended nuts are a good idea too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1969Mk3Spitfire Posted January 5, 2023 Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 8 hours ago, SpitfireGeorge said: Hi Guys, I need to replace my std wheel studs with longer to fit my alloys. The general method seems to be remove hub and knock out the existing ones with a hammer. Is it that straight forward? I am currently trying to borrow a rear hub puller. I intend to fit the new ones using a strong vice to force them home. Anybody done this and what problems were encountered? Cheers. What sort of puller are you looking for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Twitchen Posted January 5, 2023 Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 Did mine many years ago drilling the backplate to avoid pulling, and thus disturbing, the hubs. Do not recall having to take the hub off the front but it was a long time ago. Freelander studs drawn in tight, and as Prophet says ideally use open ended nuts for an easy check all is well. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted January 5, 2023 Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 if you fit 7/16 or M12 to the front you may find the forged head sits against the machined hub shoulder a quick wizz on the grinder or file to make a short chamfer to just keep it clear or the stud will pitch . all the ones ive done over the years just tap out and will pull in using a dummy wheel nut and some spacers quite easily the splined dia is same on the 3/8 7/16 M12 studs so they fit the orig holes if you used domed nuts take care the studs dont bottom out if the studs are too long see you other post Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitfireGeorge Posted January 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 Hi Guys, The puller is the one sold by Rimmers with 4 holes to line up with each of the wheel studs and a central screw. I believe it is the same as the one sold by the club. Many, many years ago I tried to remove the rear hubs using a 3 hole slide hammer but that just folded the hub over like a sandwich. did not move it at all on the shaft! Have not tried since. Why use Freelander or 12mm studs, are they longer as standard? The ones I have bought are 45mm long. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonMember Posted January 5, 2023 Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 11 minutes ago, SpitfireGeorge said: Why use Freelander or 12mm studs, Some people think the original 3/8" studs are too weak. I've never had a problem with them, myself, but then I don't let Thicktwit fitters attack them with their impact drivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted January 5, 2023 Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 as there are two posts i wont repeat but try to fit one first before you take the hard way Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted January 5, 2023 Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 20 hours ago, SpitfireGeorge said: Hi Clive, The weedy 3/8" ones. Demon Tweeks have some which are reasonably priced. I thought you had to remove the backplate to fit new ones irrespective of the size? Cheers George Are they 13.1mm spline? The mini ones don't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitfireGeorge Posted January 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 Thanks Clive I will check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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