Scott Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Reading about spacers reminded me that i need to change the front wheel studs. Is this the same idea as the rear? I managed to find a guide on changing out the rear ones but i can't find anything on the fronts. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themodifiedkid Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Reading about spacers reminded me that i need to change the front wheel studs. Is this the same idea as the rear? I managed to find a guide on changing out the rear ones but i can't find anything on the fronts. Cheers I did the fronts no problems, my understanding is that they are easier than the rears. Wheel off, caliper off, disc off then just hammer it out then new one in and tighten a wheel nut down onto it to it pulls it through the grooves. Job Done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 I did the fronts no problems, my understanding is that they are easier than the rears. Wheel off, caliper off, disc off then just hammer it out then new one in and tighten a wheel nut down onto it to it pulls it through the grooves. Job Done Ahh you'll be right. I think the rear is only an issue because of the handbrake assy? Thanks for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 You can use the modified ball joint splitter on the front studs far more easily, because there is no handbrake mechanism to get in the way. I wouldn't recommend just knocking seven bells out of them with a hammer though, as the side loadings on the steering rack and wheel bearing make me wince. -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 You can use the modified ball joint splitter on the front studs far more easily, because there is no handbrake mechanism to get in the way. I wouldn't recommend just knocking seven bells out of them with a hammer though, as the side loadings on the steering rack and wheel bearing make me wince. -Ian Yeah i was thinking that. I'll give them a little tap and see what they are like. If they are in firm then i'll go for the balljoint method, or something like it. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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