Parts needed:
- 5 or 5.5mm Allen (Depending on the stud) key/wrench
- Medium strength thread locker
- Socket set and Torque Wrench
Instructions:
1. Properly jack up the car and secure jack stand
2. Remove lug bolts and wheels
3. Clean wheel hub and lug holes of any debris
4. Apply 1 drop of thread locker on the short threaded side of the stud
5. Insert allen key all the way into the stud and install the stud
6. Torque the stud to 25 ft/lbs
7. Repeat steps 4-6 on the remaining studs on wheel hub
8. Install wheel
9. Torque M12 nut to factory specs or 90 ft/lbs. For M14 17mm nuts torque to factory specs or 105 ft/lbs. For M14 19mm nuts, torque to factory specs or 110 ft/lbs.
Parts needed
- 2 nuts that match the thread of the stud. Lug nuts can be used
- Medium strength thread locker
- Wrench set to match the size of the nut
- Socket set and Torque wrench
Instructions:
1. Properly jack up the car and secure jack stand
2. Remove lug bolts and wheels
3. Clean wheel hub and lug holes of any debris
4. Apply 1 drop of thread locker on the short threaded side of the stud
5. Thread in the stud by hand as far as it will go
6. Screw in the first nut as far down the stud as possible while leaving a few threads before the stud shoulder (unthreaded area)
7. Screw in the second nut behind the first
8. With the wrench back up the first nut against the second nut so that it is snug (but not too tight). This should be just enough that the first nut does not turn the second nut.
9. Use the torque wrench and socket to torque the stud to 25 ft/lbs
10. Use wrench to move the first stud forward to loosen. This will allow both nuts to move freely
11. Remove nuts and repeat steps for the remaining studs
12. Install wheel
13. Torque M12 nut to factory specs or 90 ft/lbs. For M14 17mm nuts torque to factory specs or 105 ft/lbs. For M14 19mm nuts, torque to factory specs or 110 ft/lbs.
Parts Needed
- 2 nuts that match the thread of the stud. Lug nuts can be used
- Medium strength thread locker
- Wrench set to match the size of the nut
- Socket set and Torque wrench
Instructions:
1. Do not use the allen key to remove the stud. The torque exceeds the strength of the allen key and you will damage/strip the key before removing the stud successfully. Please refer to the “Double Nut” method for stud removal.
2. Properly jack up the car and secure jack stand
3. Remove lug nuts and wheels
4. Screw in the first nut as far down the stud as possible while leaving a few threads before the stud shoulder (unthreaded area)
5. Screw in the second nut behind the first
6. With the wrench back up the first nut against the second nut so that it is snug (But not too tight). This should be just enough that the first nut does not turn the second nut.
7. Use the wrench to move the first nut to loosen the stud.
8. Once the stud is removed, use the wrench to move the first nut forward to release the tension from the second nut.
9. Remove the nuts and continue to remaining studs
Please note that lug bolts and studs/nuts are wearable items so proper care must be practiced to ensure their longevity and service life.
If you are racing, it is good practice to replace wheel bolts studs/nuts every season or every other season based on frequency of track events.
Washing the car: when finished, drive the car around the block to remove any excess or sitting water in the lug bolt holes.
Living in snowy climates: It is good practice to apply a small amount of anti seize onto the nuts to prevent seizure.