tbirdscwd

Hey guys,

for those of you who are running longer studs in the rear....how did the install go? I'm planning on a 5 pound sledge to get them out and reversing a lug nut to pull them back through......

I have installed new studs this way before but never on the rear. I'm just a little nervous about possibly damaging the rear end components by hitting the studs with a sledge. I definitely don't want to pull the axles LOL......

give me some feedback guys. If anyone is wondering why I'm replacing with longer studs, it's because I need longer ones to run the slicks on my weld wheels to comply with NHRA rules....

tbirdscwd

nothing guys??

StriderTacticaL

Taking out the stock studs should be easy - just hammer them out like you said

When I had my 31 spline setup put in, the shop actually sent my new axles and studs off to a machine shop to have them pressed in. Appearantly it is important to have the right equipment when installing the studs to make sure they are lined up perfectly.

smitty2919

I've searched on here, and looked at youtube vids, online writeups and I've gathered this:

Some have said there was no need to take the axles out to do it, hammer them out, then with the car in neutral you can rotate the axle to a point where the stud will clear the speed sensor gear in the back and pull it out. Be careful of the ABS sensor if you have one while doing this.

If you do take the axles out, it is not a huge deal. With wheels and calipers/rotos off, take the rear diff cover off, rotate the diff inside till you see a horizontal bolt, take that out and the center shaft will slide out. With that out, you can push the axles in 1/4" or so to take out the C-clips which lets you then slide the axle out. Again be careful of the ABS sensor...remove it before doing this.

Follow up to Figure 9...
http://www.americanmuscle.com/differ...r-install.html

Jazzer The Cat

As per your other thread, the smitster has posted some good stuff Removing them is not too bad, but recommend one back-up the axle so the hammering is not introduced into the gear box. I just don't like the idea of "hammering" to remove such things from their seated position when the new ones should be pressed in anyway.

Jazzer.... hung up on this, I know

smitty2919

I would maybe suggest putting a block of wood wedged behind the axle plate so, like "Jazzster" (lol) suggested, you don't relay the force into the diff.

Let us know how you make out and take some pics of taking out a stud if you in fact don't take the axle out. I'm curious to know exactly what position the axle must be in to remove the stud and clear the speed sensor gear. I like to have all my ducks in order before doing stuff. I'm planning to make my own wheel spacers which requires changing the studs.

Jazzer The Cat

There is no ideal position in which to put the axle to clear the ABS gear, but a small spot that requires less grinding of the stud-head to avoid the brake dust shield. In fact, seems to me, I had to remove the dust shield to remove them. Maybe I just bent it back a little, don't recall exactly.

The Jazzster