New studs.....

**98TransAmWs-6** · 04-04-2012, 12:16 PM

So I am in the process of putting longer wheel studs on tye front hub for the spacer I need for my CTS-V brakes. Problem is I can't get them in any further and it is not flush. I put two m12 washers down and then a lug nut to zip them in but all that did was pull them in far enough so I can't pull the studs out by hand and crush the washers. My question is, is there a special way to do this? Btw I am using an air impact wrench. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Here are the pictures of my progress so far:

**pajeff02** · 04-04-2012, 12:46 PM

Installing wheel studs is a job I prefer to do on a press. Just upgraded my front ones a few weeks ago. I takes all of 10 minutes to remove the spindle arm from the car and another 10 to put it back on.

**pajeff02** · 04-04-2012, 12:49 PM

**98TransAmWs-6** · 04-04-2012, 01:26 PM

I don't have have a press except maybe a bench vice. What would be the best way to get the hub off after the bolts are removed as I imagine it will be stuck.

**cpop98ws6** · 04-04-2012, 01:40 PM

I used a ball joint press when I did my front studs. Worked pretty good.

**98TransAmWs-6** · 04-04-2012, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by cpop98ws6:2763088

I used a ball joint press when I did my front studs. Worked pretty good.

Can you use that with the hub still on the car? Also where can I get that?

**cpop98ws6** · 04-04-2012, 02:13 PM

Yes you can. You can probably rent one from your local parts store. I used a piece of flat metal on the back of the stud and a long socket over the front of the stud. Then ran it in with an air gun.

**98TransAmWs-6** · 04-04-2012, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by cpop98ws6:2763110

Yes you can. You can probably rent one from your local parts store. I used a piece of flat metal on the back of the stud and a long socket over the front of the stud. Then ran it in with an air gun.

I might try that.

**pajeff02** · 04-04-2012, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by cpop98ws6

Yes you can. You can probably rent one from your local parts store. I used a piece of flat metal on the back of the stud and a long socket over the front of the stud. Then ran it in with an air gun.

That's a great idea. Have to remember this one for future use.

**98TransAmWs-6** · 04-04-2012, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by cpop98ws6:2763110

Yes you can. You can probably rent one from your local parts store. I used a piece of flat metal on the back of the stud and a long socket over the front of the stud. Then ran it in with an air gun.

Another thing, shouldn't I not need the air gun if I am using the press?

**pajeff02** · 04-05-2012, 03:02 AM

Air gun simplifies the process and would quickly draw the stud into the hub. But no, it is not required.

**98TransAmWs-6** · 04-08-2012, 12:43 PM

I am wondering if the studs don't fit now. They still won't go in with trying the ball joint press.

**pajeff02** · 04-08-2012, 02:44 PM

What studs did you purchase... Moser, ARP?

**98TransAmWs-6** · 04-08-2012, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by pajeff02:2764254

What studs did you purchase... Moser, ARP?

Eibach, the ones that come in the spacer pro kit. I am thinking about getting some arp ones, unless the mosers are better.

**pajeff02** · 04-08-2012, 05:47 PM

I have Moser P/N 8225 studs in our car on all four corners. They are about an inch longer than stock for the track, but I can still install my factory lugnut caps when I bolt on the Speedlines. The ARP studs were "out of stock" when I tried to order from Summit and their site said it would be about a month before they became available.

**98TransAmWs-6** · 04-08-2012, 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by pajeff02

I have Moser P/N 8225 studs in our car on all four corners. They are about an inch longer than stock for the track, but I can still install my factory lugnut caps when I bolt on the Speedlines. The ARP studs were "out of stock" when I tried to order from Summit and their site said it would be about a month before they became available.

Do you think those should work with my 15mm wheel spacer? I needed a spacer and longer studs for my cts-v brakes since I couldn't really thread the stock studs at all with my current rim, the spokes were touching the cts-v calipers. Do you know how long arp studs are compared to the moser ones? Also I can't find the studs with the part number you listed on moser's site. I found one that was numbered as 8255 that seems about right from the measurements supplied but no 8225.

**pajeff02** · 04-09-2012, 06:45 AM

I stand corrected -- P/N 8255 is what you want. These will be 1" longer than stock.

**98TransAmWs-6** · 04-09-2012, 06:57 AM

Originally Posted by pajeff02:2764433

I stand corrected -- P/N 8255 is what you want. These will be 1" longer than stock.

Alright thanks! I'll try those.

**98TransAmWs-6** · 04-16-2012, 12:00 PM

So I got the studs in and they aren't going in easy like the stock ones do. I was thinking about driving it to a shop and have them do it real quick, how much do you think they would charge for that?