Extended stud install questions
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Hi all! I'm going to push my rear wheels out a bit farther with a set of 5mm spacers that use extended studs. Can anyone who has installed extended studs on the 2IS provide some guidance on the process?
I'm trying to determine if this is a DIY or a shop job.
Thanks in advance.
I'm trying to determine if this is a DIY or a shop job.
Thanks in advance.
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i Did mine and it is NOT a job for the average home mechanic. You will need to heat heat and hold the hub stationary while pulling the new studs in-place. Really the hubs should be removed and the studs pressed in/out with hyd press. BTW if you are thinking Ichiba, you should think twice. I'm not happy with mine. There spacer O/D is smaller then the wheel mating surface. I'm so pissed... and one of the Ichiba studs sheared while tightening the lug nut, with torque wrench!
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i Did mine and it is NOT a job for the average home mechanic. You will need to heat heat and hold the hub stationary while pulling the new studs in-place. Really the hubs should be removed and the studs pressed in/out with hyd press. BTW if you are thinking Ichiba, you should think twice. I'm not happy with mine. There spacer O/D is smaller then the wheel mating surface. I'm so pissed... and one of the Ichiba studs sheared while tightening the lug nut, with torque wrench!
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i Did mine and it is NOT a job for the average home mechanic. You will need to heat heat and hold the hub stationary while pulling the new studs in-place. Really the hubs should be removed and the studs pressed in/out with hyd press. BTW if you are thinking Ichiba, you should think twice. I'm not happy with mine. There spacer O/D is smaller then the wheel mating surface. I'm so pissed... and one of the Ichiba studs sheared while tightening the lug nut, with torque wrench!
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i Did mine and it is NOT a job for the average home mechanic. You will need to heat heat and hold the hub stationary while pulling the new studs in-place. Really the hubs should be removed and the studs pressed in/out with hyd press. BTW if you are thinking Ichiba, you should think twice. I'm not happy with mine. There spacer O/D is smaller then the wheel mating surface. I'm so pissed... and one of the Ichiba studs sheared while tightening the lug nut, with torque wrench!
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It took me 15-20mins per side. You DO NOT need a shop to do it, save your money.
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