So day #4 of the Stampede week build, and it's the day I've been dreading since starting. (WARNING: removing the rear wheel bearings produces nightmare fuel)
I got a set of ARP studs because my front break setup will require spacers during the winter with my OEM wheels. Overall this was the one part of the project I've been dreading since the rear studs require you to take the bearing assembly right out of the wheel carrier and through the drums. It's a 3 year old Calgary car so that means RUST! This took
6 hours to do
ARP studs, way longer than the stock ones but the bolts are long too so it all works out
This tool makes the job a slightly less sucky, it has a bearing on it so it rotates as you tighten and it pulls the stud in perfectly
The fronts were easy, just pound out the stud and rotate the hub to the area without the protection disk for the next one
The rears were not so easy with the wheel bearing assembly being fused to the wheel carrier
Did future self a favor and lubed this up good with anti seize
On to the "funner" stuff tomorrow