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mbeckel
10-22-2014, 03:30 PM
I don't think anyone has done a DIY for the wheel stud conversion. So here goes.

Items needed:
-Torque Wrench
-5mm Allen head socket
-Threadlocker (red high strength Loctite Brand)
-Impact (mine is electric)
-Brake Cleaner
-Shop towels (disposable)

Here's the steps
-Call Ray and order your studs (Plug)

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-Remove Wheel

-Clean out Bolt Holes

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-Dab a drop or two of Threadlocker on the short thread end of the stud

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-Torque down stud to 25 ft/lbs and repeat process

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-Install wheels and torque down nuts as you would the wheel bolts.

-Repeat steps for all 4 wheels.

-Step back and enjoy your work.
danewilson77
10-22-2014, 03:37 PM
Nice beckel. Thanks.

No flame suit required!
mbeckel
10-22-2014, 04:13 PM
Nice beckel. Thanks.

No flame suit required!
Thanks buddy. I thought this might help
Smilez
10-22-2014, 04:45 PM
Nice write up
ELCID86
10-22-2014, 04:53 PM
Helpful Matt. I'm liking mine.


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derbo
10-22-2014, 06:15 PM
Great writeup!

The double nut method is an alternative option and the only option for those with bullet-nose ends instead of allen-wrench ends.
sillieidiot
10-22-2014, 06:27 PM
you should add which thread locker you used. since there are a lot of red ones and some of them don't hold up over time in my experience. also you should let it cure 24 hours.
mbeckel
10-22-2014, 06:31 PM
you should add which thread locker you used. since there are a lot of red ones and some of them don't hold up over time in my experience. also you should let it cure 24 hours.
Good point, I used high strength (permanent) red. Loctite brand. I've always had good luck with Loctite brand. Fixed it above.

Thanks for the kind words fellas!
rguti153
10-22-2014, 06:34 PM
sweet will do !!! future plans
cakM3
10-23-2014, 01:17 PM
Good writeup Matt! :thumbsup
mbeckel
10-25-2014, 08:55 AM
Good writeup Matt! :thumbsup
Thank you sir. I haven't drove the car since doing this. I plan to get it out tomorrow
johnrando
10-27-2014, 07:41 PM
Good info


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LivesNearCostco
11-03-2014, 01:43 PM
I removed the 3 temporary wheel studs on the front left wheel of my 1997 E36 last night and for the first time I had to use heat (electric heat gun) to get them out. Never had to do that before. Maybe it's because I installed them with red thread locker (HF imitation LocTite) just a few weeks ago and they haven't had any track days to heat them up and weaken the thread locker. Or maybe I just used too much thread locker.

Anyway now my E46 has matching 82mm (or 84mm?) wheel studs and my E36 has the old 75mm wheel studs, but I need to get some new 90mm studs for the E36 pretty soon.