Rear stud replacement {again}

[davidf]

Sorry for starting a new thread guys but I'm puzzled about something replacing rear studs. I remember someone posting something about grinding half the backing from the rear studs so they will go in. Did I hear this correctly and if so does'nt that weakin things a bit? Seems to be the only way but still makes me question the strength of the stud. Am I crazy? Again thanks for any input.

 

[davidf]

My apoligies, this was meant for the DIY thread. You may move it.:redface:

 

[Zishan]

You can grind a bit of the corner of the back side of the stud. This way it slides in without removing the hub. Like filing the head of a nail from being perfectly circular to having a flat spot.

I can help if you need... :smile:

 

[Larry Bastanza]

Also if you look at the rear bearing assembly, it has four extensions with the bolt holes for mounting. If you rotate the hub around you can grind away a very small area on the rear bearing housing(in the curve of one extension), and the stud will slip out/in.

This way you only need to make one "grind". I have seen no ill side effects from grinding a little area away from the bearing housing. In fact, the amount you need to remove is so little, it is hard to notice after you are done.

HTH,
LarryB

 

[Zishan]

^^

Exactly, this is the part I can help with.

 

[davidf]

Well that certainly eases my mind. Thanks.

 

[jorligan]

For the longer studs, you have to grind away more but you are grinding from the back, not the shaft which is where you would be worried about strength. By grinding away the back side, the only thing to worry about would be pulling the study through the hub which wouldn't be possible from grinding only the side. By the way, I will try and measure the studs tonight but they are the longest Honda ARP stud which you can use without going to an open lug nut. When I switched out, I actually went to the longest Honda ARP stud and then cut off the end to the proper length. PITA.

 

[Big_D]

Good info in this thread: :smile:
http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33137

 

[801NSX]

There's a full wright up on HONDA TUNING on how to change the studs for the NSX. If you can find it, below is the Magazine info.

Volume.9 #08, Oct 2008