Rear spindle studs....

[AUSSIEVETTEMAN]

Just wondering if there is any trick to doing the spindle studs.

It looks like the spindle has to come out to press the studs out. Is there any other way?
I purchased some new wheels nuts and they have stripped the threads on two of the studs. Before you ask, no I was trying to get them off!

The nut size was apparently thew same, 7/16-20.

Cheers

Tony

 

[GTR1999]

I've had the same problem with new lug nuts, they gall up on the threads and roll them. The last one removal it seems? Had one that sheared off the stud too. They are 7/16-20 but the quality of the repalcements is very poor. Some have been able to replace a stud while the spindle is still in place but have to cut a hole in the backing plate. removing the spindle will require replacing the bearings too unless you have slip fit. The required pressure to remove the rear bearign will wreck them for sure.

 

[AUSSIEVETTEMAN]

Thanks Coupeman, I thought that.
I purchased two sets, the first from Corvette Central and the other from a speedshop here in Oz. The ones from Corvette Central are starting to thread just the nut after about 12 times of on and off action. The others have just threaded the studs straight up.
I should have got them from a specialised nut and bolt shop, there is one down the road a bikey guy owns. He has a Camaro, so I guess he probably knows what we need.

Cheers

Tony

 

[norvalwilhelm]

I have replaced all studs with upgraded 1/2 inch moroso studs by 3 inches long. I do not run backing plates and at the 9 oclock position on the drivers side and 3 oclock on the passengers side there is room. You might have to slightly cut the backing plate but at these positions the backing plate is the only thing preventing replacement.
To remove the spindle is far too much work. Cut/bend the backing plate in these spots, punch the old stud out with a big hammer and replace. it is not hard

 

[Ludigdrums]

I did this too...banged old studs out and drew new ones in with a bolt and a bunch of washers and such.

However, I wouldn't bang on the studs so much...I'm pretty sure that's what threw my runout and everything back there out of whack. Cause you're basically banging on the spindle. Although, it might have also been the wheel that almost came off banging around being held on by only 1 remaining stud. Not fun!

Good luck!

- Jeremy

 

[AUSSIEVETTEMAN]

Yeah, I though for a moment about banging in the studs.
Trouble is, I have just spent quite a few dollars on the trailing arms, with new bearings and seals and new bushes. I do not want to undo what we have done and even though pulling the spindles out may be a pain in the a.se, I reckon it may be worth it to keep the new parts from being trashed.

Cheers

Tony