GS - 1st Gen (1993-1997) Discussion about the first generation GS300

Lug Nut Stud Replacement ??

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-14-05, 07:37 AM
  #1  
Ken'sGS300
Pole Position
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
 
Ken'sGS300's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Florida
Posts: 362
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Exclamation Lug Nut Stud Replacement ??

I need to replace a couple of wheel studs on a 93 GS300. They are located on the REAR DRIVE wheels, is the procedure any different than the one for the front wheels??

Remove wheel, caliper, and rotor. Pound out old stud and pound in new one.

Thanks,
Ken
Old 09-14-05, 04:53 PM
  #2  
koolaidman
Lexus Test Driver
 
koolaidman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: il
Posts: 1,015
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Karin'sGS3
I need to replace a couple of wheel studs on a 93 GS300. They are located on the REAR DRIVE wheels, is the procedure any different than the one for the front wheels??

Remove wheel, caliper, and rotor. Pound out old stud and pound in new one.

Thanks,
Ken
same as the front
Old 09-15-05, 11:40 AM
  #3  
Ken'sGS300
Pole Position
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
 
Ken'sGS300's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Florida
Posts: 362
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Thanks a lot.
Old 09-15-05, 01:41 PM
  #4  
Eric-RPS13-
Lead Lap
 
Eric-RPS13-'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: GA
Posts: 631
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

you have to remove the whole hub/bearing assembly don't you?
Old 09-15-05, 06:31 PM
  #5  
koolaidman
Lexus Test Driver
 
koolaidman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: il
Posts: 1,015
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Eric-GS300-
you have to remove the whole hub/bearing assembly don't you?
nope u dont have to
Old 09-16-05, 08:36 AM
  #6  
Eric-RPS13-
Lead Lap
 
Eric-RPS13-'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: GA
Posts: 631
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

is it the same for all model years?
or was the tire place just d*cking me around ?
they on their labor books replacing wheel studs was 2.5 hours labor a side
Old 09-16-05, 04:20 PM
  #7  
PuppyDawg
Rookie
 
PuppyDawg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: MA
Posts: 67
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Karin'sGS3
I need to replace a couple of wheel studs on a 93 GS300. They are located on the REAR DRIVE wheels, is the procedure any different than the one for the front wheels??

Remove wheel, caliper, and rotor. Pound out old stud and pound in new one.

Thanks,
Ken
funny you mention it, but i'm actually missing one in the rear myself for my 93 gs300.....where can i order one? and what size am i looking for? thanks
Old 09-16-05, 06:45 PM
  #8  
koolaidman
Lexus Test Driver
 
koolaidman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: il
Posts: 1,015
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Eric-GS300-
is it the same for all model years?
or was the tire place just d*cking me around ?
they on their labor books replacing wheel studs was 2.5 hours labor a side
2.5 is wayy too much at most id charge an hour.
Old 09-18-05, 05:49 AM
  #9  
Eric-RPS13-
Lead Lap
 
Eric-RPS13-'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: GA
Posts: 631
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

ya well they were also telling me that I would have to get a new hub and bearing assembly and bearings most likely. so who knows.

Call your lexus dealer they will know the size and everything
Old 09-18-05, 08:28 PM
  #10  
koolaidman
Lexus Test Driver
 
koolaidman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: il
Posts: 1,015
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Eric-GS300-
ya well they were also telling me that I would have to get a new hub and bearing assembly and bearings most likely. so who knows.

Call your lexus dealer they will know the size and everything
lol ill ask some of my guys tomarrow
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
dadewi
GS - 1st Gen (1993-1997)
10
05-01-15 07:50 PM
chnk
SC- 1st Gen (1992-2000)
9
08-26-10 10:16 AM
Jrtoxic
SC- 1st Gen (1992-2000)
6
05-10-08 09:33 PM
hass
SC- 1st Gen (1992-2000)
7
10-21-07 10:27 PM
tnbigdawg
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
10
07-20-07 08:43 PM



Quick Reply: Lug Nut Stud Replacement ??



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:28 PM.