Rear Hub lug bolts

[John.Gallegos415]

This seems obvious but I want to confirm with all you experts. Seems like my lug bolts for the rear hub will rub on the bearings. Do I need to grind down one edge as seen in the original studs I removed from the hub? Also, seems like it takes lots of force to reinstall the studs. Any recommendations other than the nut, washer, and socket technique?

[mladen]

Grinding an edge down seems reasonable to me.

On the installation, I had a similar issue when it comes to washer approach. I even ended up with the lugs not aligned perfectly vertical so the rotor would not fit. Had to eventually buy a new spindle, and they're not cheap. And couldn't get the exact same bolts that come with the kit. For the installation, definitely get one of these tools https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ETUD22/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[edwardb]

Depending on the studs provided in the kit, not unusual to have to knock a little off to keep from touching anything on the hub. You won't be near the bearing but rather the seal. But still best to stay away from it. I've had OK luck with pulling them in with a hardened and greased washer, a sacrificial nut, and an impact wrench. I've done several. But if it really makes you nervous, the safest method is to press them in. I don't have a shop press and still waiting for a good excuse to get one. If you don't have one, several have commented the cost was very low at a local shop and zero stress.

[John.Gallegos415]

Thank you for the recommendations. I will purchase an air impact wrench, a 19 mm deep impact socket, and wheel stud installer and see how it goes. If that fails, then I will take it to a machine shop with a press.

[Sarcasticshrub]

I just finished doing this myself.

Ground down a bit on the heads and used sacrificial nuts as edwardb mentioned with greased-up hardened washers coupled with a long arm torq wrench. Worked like a charm.

[Falcondriver]

Put my lugs bolts in the freezer overnight, used assembly lube, and a different sacrificial nut on each lug. 400 lb. ft. air impact pulled them right in.

[CraigS]

Be sure to grease everything including the splines on the stud. I keep a small can of synthetic bearing grease on hand. I cut a small hole in the top and slip in a 1/2inch throw away brush so I always have some handy.