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Stripped Wheel Studs On My R33

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By Bunta,
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Bunta Grand Master

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Fate has forced my hand! The R32 just blew its turbo so R33 wheel studs need to be fixed so I can drive it while the R32 gets its upgrades done!

Does anyone have any useful advice for me on how to do this?? Or does anyone want to come and help me do it on Saturday afternoon? Rewards of course will be offered for the helpers :D Thanks guys

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AzzurrA Grand Master

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1. Take wheel off

2. Take caliper off disc

3. take disc off

4. get big hammer

5. belt old stud out

6. slide new stud in from behind

7. use old stripped stud as a punch to push new stud in (or alternatively get a rattle gun and do up a wheel nut onto the new stud to pull it through)

8. put disc back on

9. put caliper back on disc

10. put wheel back on

11. ????

12. Profit

Eug Grand Master

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Where do I buy the new studs from??

Jason there is alcoholic rewards if you come help me :D

try repco they will normally have a range of wheel studs...

i got mine from option1garage over @ hamilton (although i have slightly longer ones 70mm i think)

make sure you get ones with the correct spline, as you'll have a mission of a time bashing them in, or drilling bigger holes etc...

the rattle gun method Azzura mentioned is good, just make sure you dont over tighten and end up ruining your thread as a fair bit of heat is generated. a rubber mallet is also handy - dont know when i used it but i know i used it heaps. after you've replaced the studs remember to periodically tighten up your bolt nuts as they settle in.

not a big job, just time consuming ;)

good luck

Primordial Grand Master

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try repco they will normally have a range of wheel studs...

i got mine from option1garage over @ hamilton (although i have slightly longer ones 70mm i think)

make sure you get ones with the correct spline, as you'll have a mission of a time bashing them in, or drilling bigger holes etc...

the rattle gun method Azzura mentioned is good, just make sure you dont over tighten and end up ruining your thread as a fair bit of heat is generated. a rubber mallet is also handy - dont know when i used it but i know i used it heaps. after you've replaced the studs remember to periodically tighten up your bolt nuts as they settle in.

not a big job, just time consuming ;)

good luck

Yeah don't try to put a front stud in the rear hub, and waste two hours of your time before you realise that they are actually different!!! Like I did at the track day!! :D

Studs are only about $5 each... Once you know how its pretty easy - like anything I guess.

You dont HAVE to use a rattle gun, but it makes it much easier.. You will have to pack the wheels stud up with washers or a big nut so that you can wind the nut onto the stud without running out of thread on the nut. I hope that makes sense?

AzzurrA Grand Master

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i'm happy to help out Andy.

I got my wheel stud from Nissan, as they are the same as R32 GTR ones.

was cheap as chips... think it was like $7 or something

don't know if they'd have R33 ones though, or if they're the same etc (though one would assume they would be?)

impact_blue Grand Master

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Yeah don't try to put a front stud in the rear hub, and waste two hours of your time before you realise that they are actually different!!! Like I did at the track day!! :D

Oh dears! I was wondering what you were gonna do! I felt so bad for ya too, you were having an awesome run!

Bunta Grand Master

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Hey Andy,

You got my number, gimmie a call if you need a hand. I am but 5 mins from your house.

Thanks mate ;)

Yeah don't try to put a front stud in the rear hub, and waste two hours of your time before you realise that they are actually different!!! Like I did at the track day!! :D

Studs are only about $5 each... Once you know how its pretty easy - like anything I guess.

You dont HAVE to use a rattle gun, but it makes it much easier.. You will have to pack the wheels stud up with washers or a big nut so that you can wind the nut onto the stud without running out of thread on the nut. I hope that makes sense?

I should have watched you fix that!! By the way....Watching your car on the track got my mouth watering, gave me a preview of my engines future :)

i'm happy to help out Andy.

I got my wheel stud from Nissan, as they are the same as R32 GTR ones.

was cheap as chips... think it was like $7 or something

don't know if they'd have R33 ones though, or if they're the same etc (though one would assume they would be?)

Thanks mate! ill give you a call later in the week??

Primordial Grand Master

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I should have watched you fix that!! By the way....Watching your car on the track got my mouth watering, gave me a preview of my engines future :D

Hehe yeah, if only you were psychic and knew you were going to need to know how to do it! ;)

I can promise that you wont be disappointed with the turbo! :)

Bunta Grand Master

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Hehe yeah, if only you were psychic and knew you were going to need to know how to do it! :D

I can promise that you wont be disappointed with the turbo! ;)

I knew at the time that it needed doing...I just didnt know that is what you were up too!!!!

we can have "comparisons" at EC in October Woooooot

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if you need to know details of the studs that are required check out the www.niceproducts.com.au website - all the info you need is there

I am having mine replaced, but the biggest problem has been finding wheel nuts to suit my mags ..

A workshop told me it's only a 20 minute job to preplace all studs to both rear wheels .. sounds like the easy option to me

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