Ok guys the guy that i got the car from put spacers on the front and cut the original studs, im assuming to fit the skinnys on the front. im picking up some cobras tmr and loosing the drag trim. its not really my thing soooo im gonna have to replace the studs on the front. to the press or do the hubs have to be replaced. ive never had to do this. thanks
lug stud replacement
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so they press in?
sweet thanks bro, still love your car. just hope im not to low for 17s
whiplash473
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They press in if you get press-in studs..not all of them are..but they did come press-in style from ford and what Ferocious said is true - PB and a mallet
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What other kind of studs can you buy?
Steve-Oh
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Use a bunch of washers and an old lug nut. It'll pull them right into place.
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whiplash473
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Idk off hand..I think I'm mistaken..I should have stated that what I posted was not my experience..I was talking to a guy with a stanced 240 and he said his studs weren't press-in but I can't remember what he said they were
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Was going to suggest.
If it is higher mileage especially. Only a few more bolts and no hammering or pressing.
Mine were only at like 70K miles, I honestly think they just had enough. You figure I had already removed OEM studs, pressed in aftermarket moroso ones, etc
Replacing the whole hubs was worlds easier then putting in all new studs anyway
Replacing the whole hubs was worlds easier then putting in all new studs anyway
any idea where I can order hubs pretty cheap?
Pushrodsnake
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You can buy brand new hubs instead of just the lugs if you like wasting money. The lug studs themselves are super cheap compared to a brand new hub—unless you need new hubs or are uncomfortable with very high mileage ones; then go for it. Problem solved.
I would recommend just buying replacement lugs from any auto parts store and installing them. Do it the right (easy) way and use a hydraulic press if you happen to have access to one. Using a lug nut and washers to drive on the new studs could damage the threads (unless you lubricate the hell out of them). You'll be worn out after the first two or three if you try installing them with a mallet (ask me how I know).
I would recommend just buying replacement lugs from any auto parts store and installing them. Do it the right (easy) way and use a hydraulic press if you happen to have access to one. Using a lug nut and washers to drive on the new studs could damage the threads (unless you lubricate the hell out of them). You'll be worn out after the first two or three if you try installing them with a mallet (ask me how I know).
Steve-Oh
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Not everyone has access to a press. As long as your careful it works just fine. IMO trying to beat them on with a hammer in useless and a waste of time.
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rz5.0
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There is a tool For this.. It's like the ball joint one you can rent..
I used a hydraulic press to put in OEM studs and they were spinning in the holes so the options were either weld the studs to make them permanently in place or new hubs
Both new hubs were well under $100 for brand new ones, I paid like $30 for the studs if I remember right so it seemed like a no brainer to me, return studs, pay extra for brand new hubs. Done.
Guess I just like wasting money
hey I'm thinking new hubs also, I've never replaced them on a mustang to they press on or what?
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