SlimBoJones

Okay,

The summer tires have gone on...

What sucks is I've had a crossthreaded wheel stud on my driver front tire, and after this tire change, it is now officially toast. I need to fix it by replacing this stud... is it something I can do with common hand tools? i.e. sockets, screwdrivers...

Anyone want to PM me with a "I'll fix it for X dollars" message?

It's a 93 Civic Si Coupe.

Whiplash

easy DIY..
smack the old one out with a hammer and suck the new one thru with a wheel nut..
just be sure to line up the splines..

SlimBoJones

sounds simple enough! Thanks!

two quick questions...

I'm assuming I pound out these studs till they fall out the back of the wheel hub?

Should I get the penetrating oil out tonight, so it'll make my life easier tomorrow? =)

imported_zc_hatch

oil will make life ezier... give it a shot

SlimBoJones

Okay,

So here's how my weekend experience went:

Removed wheel
Removed brake caliper
Removed brake caliper bracket
Removed brake disc

Stared at the area behind the wheel hub only to find...

the steering knuckle is in the way of the wheel studs!

No matter how you rotate the hub around, you there isn't enough space behind to back out the wheel stud with the wheel hub still on the car.

So next question: what's the most cost effective tool to buy to get that huge wheel hub nut off? And where to get it =). 6ft long 1/2" drive breaker + huge socket?

imported_gatherer

32 mmm socket is what you need .... and a huge breaker bar or air tools ... my impact gun makes taking that axle nut oiff a breeze

Cynikal.Mindset

yea, smack it out with a hammer if you like to destroy wheel bearings!

there is this way http://www.fourthgenhatch.com/wheelstud.html

or there is the other way that requires removal of the hub so you dont have to cut anything

both ways work equally well

kwikb16a2

All it needs is one good smack and out it comes, i doubt it would destroy the bearing.

Cynikal.Mindset

thats what you think...but I know what I know and so do good mechanics!

lemme find u a picture of what happens when u hammer a wheel stud out

kwikb16a2

ive done it to a few cars and ive had no problems

Whiplash

me too, but i guess my tranny licence don't mean shyt
(for those with a comeback, go find out what that entails before ya go off on yer rampage)

Cynikal.Mindset

meh, do what u want, hammer away...IMHO its bad mechanical practice but if it works for you go for it...I'd rather take the time and do it properly and not risk damaging the bearing or race

its like letting a caliper hang from the car by the flex hose, sure many people do it...dont make it right and sure people get away with no problems but taking that extra step to ensure that nothing happens is worth it

just my 2 pennies worth

kwikb16a2

why'd ya change ur post? i liked the first one

Whiplash

meh...
not in the mood for anymore shyt..

punkindrublic

fight fight fight

imported_loudsubz

no mention of wheel stud replacment in Helms

kwikb16a2

thats a suprise, im gonna look into my helms

SlimBoJones

yeppers I checked too...

didn't find it in my helms either...

i actually took it to a friend's shop who ground off the section of stud that was phooked. made sure there was still enough thread left for decent engagement on the lug, and presto... one shady, quick, cheap fix.

he didn't want to pull the hub because he said it would mean replacing the wheel bearing which was more bucks than I wanted to spend. =/