Wheel stud installation - press in type.

Bobby DiDomenico · 05-24-2018, 08:28 AM

What is the best way to install wheel studs in new brake rotors and axles so they are straight?
Thanks.

Dragsinger · 05-24-2018, 08:50 AM

Bobby,

lube the knurled section & threads with never seize then stack some spacers or washers on the stud and pull them in place with a nut. Once the stud is bottomed give it a few hammer taps to make sure it is seated.

Eman · 05-24-2018, 09:12 AM

Believe it or not there actually is a stud installation tool and I own one, I think it came from Mac. It has a large piece that threads on and uses spacers to pull the stud through the axle or hub. It works better than using a lug nut which is how I did them before. High pressure lube on the threads helps and I pull them with an impact gun.
I have this onehttps://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/WS802/WHEEL-STUD-INSTALLER-SET/
This one can be found from Lisle and it has a bearing in it can be found cheap or possibly borrowed from Autozonehttps://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/WS228/WHEEL-STUD-INSTALLER/

Bobby DiDomenico · 05-24-2018, 09:37 AM

Thanks guys! Going back to steel wheels and short studs.
(I'd done the long studs for aluminum wheels and they required a little "adjusting" :-)

05-24-2018, 08:28 AM	#1
Bobby DiDomenico Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 923 Likes: 101 Liked 101 Times in 52 Posts	Wheel stud installation - press in type. What is the best way to install wheel studs in new brake rotors and axles so they are straight? Thanks.

05-24-2018, 08:50 AM	#2
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Wheel stud installation - press in type. Bobby, lube the knurled section & threads with never seize then stack some spacers or washers on the stud and pull them in place with a nut. Once the stud is bottomed give it a few hammer taps to make sure it is seated. __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

05-24-2018, 09:12 AM	#3
Eman Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: E TN Posts: 467 Likes: 16 Liked 133 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Wheel stud installation - press in type. Believe it or not there actually is a stud installation tool and I own one, I think it came from Mac. It has a large piece that threads on and uses spacers to pull the stud through the axle or hub. It works better than using a lug nut which is how I did them before. High pressure lube on the threads helps and I pull them with an impact gun. I have this onehttps://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/WS802/WHEEL-STUD-INSTALLER-SET/ This one can be found from Lisle and it has a bearing in it can be found cheap or possibly borrowed from Autozonehttps://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/WS228/WHEEL-STUD-INSTALLER/

05-24-2018, 09:37 AM	#4
Bobby DiDomenico Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 923 Likes: 101 Liked 101 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Wheel stud installation - press in type. Thanks guys! Going back to steel wheels and short studs. (I'd done the long studs for aluminum wheels and they required a little "adjusting" :-)