I have an 88 Formula and an 81 Firebird...( I know its 2nd gen...but pleeeeze help!!)..and I need to see if anyone knows how to go about replacing the wheel studs...I am needing to replace or maybe even repair about 90% of all the studs....are they press in or screw in???? plleeeezzz help!! thanx!!

 

Pressed on.
Put a nut on the stud til its flush with the stud top. Spray some wd-40 on there. Let loose with the 3Lb hammer.
Draw the new ones in with a nut.

 

does that hold true for the 2nd gen??...also, is that for front disc AND rear drums???...I really appreciate the help, man!!...anything you need, you let me know!!

 

All GM wheels studs are pressed in.

Although you can use a nut, with a bunch of washers, to pull in a new stud, you risk stripping the treads on the stud. By pulling it in you are actually stretching the stud. You'd never dare do that with a rod bolt. The proper way to install a stud is to press it back it or at least hammer it in but never pull it in.

Front rotors need to be removed to replace a stud. Rear axles should be removed but if installing factory length studs there may be enough room to swing a hammer from behind to drive the new stud into the axle.

 

thanx, man...youve been an awesome help!!!...I appreciate it!



happy haulin'!!!