happyricefob

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i tried to installed my new rims and tires. i thought the stock lugs would fit but it turns out i scraped two of those bars (as circled in white). i am extremely upset cuz i spent 7 hours tryin to install my rims/wheels + only finished painting 3 of my brake calipers. my ex is f*ckin startin another drama with me and i just beg for some help to resolve my problem.

currently i'm only running 3 lugs on my front right wheel cuz the "bar's tred" is scraped! PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!

Nismo

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buy new studs from somewhere, hammer out stripped studs and press on the new studs (search for instructions) takes like 20 min maybe


edit- better yet, go to sears or somewhere and look for a tool called "save-a-stud" its like a die kit that will fix the thread back straight

happyricefob

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thx nismo! u made my day... i thought i was gonna end up in dealership and waste more $$. i guess i'm just not thinkin rite today, especailly with my ex.

btw what kinda lugs you guys perfer for a 38mm offset rim? i need good lugs that doesn't break my stud or scrape my rim.

Nismo

iTrader: (18)

studs you can just get the stock ones form dealer or upgrade to nismo studs at courtesy nissan

for nuts mcguard spline drives or gorilla. you need 12x1.25 size

NickStam

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studs are super cheap by the way

6SPD_HLSD

I had to replace one stud in the front I'll try to give you instructions.
1) take braket and rotor off
2) turn hub so that there is no dust shield behind the stut you dave to replace
3) put a piece of wood over stud and hit the wood with a hammer. This should work no problem.
4) insert new stud from the back.
5) tap stud in with hammer (small taps make sure stud goues in straight).
6) use a pin driver and hammer to seat stud all the way.
7) install rotor and bracket.
I hope this helps.

Maxima-4DSC

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then sing "no more drama in my life ! " "worked real hard to mod my max" "if ya got beef step outta line ! "

happyricefob

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thx for the detail instruction! i will go to dealership and pick up some studs and work on it now... i'll keep u guys updated.

happyricefob

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studs won't come in till next wednesday...

i hate waiting.

mzmtg

iTrader: (11)

They should have studs at AutoZone or some place like that.

foodmanry

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I have had a hard time finding Nissan studs in general at AutoZone, Pep Boys, and Kragen. They don't seem to stock the imports too well...at least for wheel studs. Best bet is a dealer. If one is out, go to another one. You shouldn't have a problem finding them. I need 10 wheel studs at one time, and the dealer had them.

Rob'sAE

I had to replace a stud on my car last Sunday. It is not hard to do. When you get the brakes and the rotor off, line the bad stud up with the opening in the dust shield, (lower front) and just hammer it out. 1 or 2 good swings should get it. I got my stud from HiLo Oriely, (autozone didn't have it in stock). Put the disk back on, and a lug nut for the bad stud. Then torque that baby down untill it becomes properly seated. Do it this way and you don't have to worry about bending the stud or it not going in straight. Then put everything back together. BTW, my stud cost $1.66.

ZeRo MaX

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this thread is gonna help me out too... im stripped 1 lug on each front side... so i need to replace 2 studs.... how much are those "save a stud.. thanx everyone who posted!

nadir_s

call up kragen, autozone, pepboys, and that one other auto store they have around here.. blah can't remember name. good luck

Nismo

iTrader: (18)

save-a-stud kit is probably gonna cost a whole lot more to buy than to just replace the studs. Unless you have a collage or automotive school near you, they may have a set and probably can have it done for you free.

happyricefob

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i doubt they'll have studs in stock as well... it'll take them time to order it, mind as well get it from dealer.

$2.50 for each stud, or somethin close to tat.

ivelweyz

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