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Changing axle studs? #2065562 05/01/16 10:51 PM 05/01/16 10:51 PM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,675 Mi. G-Money1320 OP top fuel
G-Money1320 OP top fuel Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,675 Mi.	What method do you prefer to knock out the old studs then install them with the axles still in the car? The local service station has a bearing looking stud installation tool I can use. I have only ever just pulled them in with a lug nut, and knocked them out with a hammer, but that was just daily driver cars and I would like these to be installed more correctly. Thanks! Greg 416 stroker from Nick at Compu-flow. 11.14 in full street trim. Seems like a new best every time out. 11.06 open headers----so far!!

Re: Changing axle studs? [Re: G-Money1320] #2065619 05/02/16 12:02 AM 05/02/16 12:02 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,555 Rittman Ohio fourgearsavoy I Live Here
fourgearsavoy I Live Here Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,555 Rittman Ohio	I do them all the time with the stud installer and they seat just fine every time. I just put a little red Lock-tite on the splines for lube and extra insurance after it when they are seated. Gus 64 Plymouth Savoy 493 Indy EZ's by Nick at Compu-Flow 5-Speed Richmond faceplate Liberty box Dana 60

Re: Changing axle studs? [Re: G-Money1320] #2065705 05/02/16 02:56 AM 05/02/16 02:56 AM
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Polarapete top fuel P Joined: May 2003 Posts: 1,751 Graham, WA	Originally Posted By G-Money1320 What method do you prefer to knock out the old studs then install them with the axles still in the car? The local service station has a bearing looking stud installation tool I can use. I have only ever just pulled them in with a lug nut, and knocked them out with a hammer, but that was just daily driver cars and I would like these to be installed more correctly. Thanks! Greg I have used the BFH and lug nut method with the DD, too. I used it on the first racer I built 30+ years ago, but recently I inherited a bearing press and I am building the accessories needed to press wheel bearings on & off and install standard and long wheel studs. So now I won't have to be concerned about damaging axle flanges. 1986 Dodge Ramcharger 440 2wd, Bracket Racer Under Construction 1998 Ram 2500 QuadCab, new daily driver. 2008 Honda Element 2014 Carry-On 7x14 Cargo Trailer

Re: Changing axle studs? [Re: G-Money1320] #2065724 05/02/16 05:07 AM 05/02/16 05:07 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,232 Bend,OR USA C Cab_Burge I Win
Cab_Burge I Win C Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,232 Bend,OR USA	I put a deep well socket large enough to fit around the O.D. of the old stud and then put the socket on a hard surface with the axle and old stud sitting on top of it and use a old lug nut screwed onto the top of the old stud and then drive it into the socket with a brass drift or what ever BFH you want to use Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)

Re: Changing axle studs? [Re: G-Money1320] #2065770 05/02/16 10:40 AM 05/02/16 10:40 AM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,910 Eighty Four, PA B G Racing master
B G Racing master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,910 Eighty Four, PA	We knock them out with a heavy brass hammer and install them with a heavy thick steel sleeve a thick hardened washer and nut.Use a impact gun for quick results. [IMG]http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq21/ajcasini/max_zpsdppwd9km.jpg[/IMG]

Re: Changing axle studs? [Re: G-Money1320] #2065952 05/02/16 03:04 PM 05/02/16 03:04 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,079 Niles , Ohio T therocks oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
therocks oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah. T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,079 Niles , Ohio	BG sounds like you do them like I have at the shop.Probally installed hundreds that way if not thousands.Rocky Chrysler Firepower

Re: Changing axle studs? [Re: G-Money1320] #2065990 05/02/16 04:21 PM 05/02/16 04:21 PM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,910 Eighty Four, PA B G Racing master
B G Racing master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,910 Eighty Four, PA	We have done more than we can count this way and always have had great results.Some of the real long studs require removing the axles,but we still do them the same on the bench. [IMG]http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq21/ajcasini/max_zpsdppwd9km.jpg[/IMG]

Re: Changing axle studs? [Re: B G Racing] #2066393 05/03/16 09:48 AM 05/03/16 09:48 AM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 19,488 north of coder moparx "Butt Crack Bob"
moparx "Butt Crack Bob" Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 19,488 north of coder	i still like to pull the axles and back up the axle flange when removing or installing press in studs. doesn't matter if i use a BFH or a press. i guess i am paranoid about bent flanges.

Re: Changing axle studs? [Re: G-Money1320] #2067029 05/04/16 10:26 AM 05/04/16 10:26 AM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,910 Eighty Four, PA B G Racing master
B G Racing master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,910 Eighty Four, PA	Drawing them in with a spacer,washer and nut eliminates bending the flanges.Pressed studs are easly removed with a brass hammer with no chance of damaging the flange. [IMG]http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq21/ajcasini/max_zpsdppwd9km.jpg[/IMG]

Re: Changing axle studs? [Re: B G Racing] #2067496 05/04/16 10:59 PM 05/04/16 10:59 PM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,675 Mi. G-Money1320 OP top fuel
G-Money1320 OP top fuel Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,675 Mi.	Thanks, for your tips #1 BFH to knock them out and #2 I will borrow the install tool. Hope to see some of you out this year!! 416 stroker from Nick at Compu-flow. 11.14 in full street trim. Seems like a new best every time out. 11.06 open headers----so far!!

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