Stud and Nut conversion

[Big Ben]

Little bit of advice would be appreciated chaps.

I’m going to do a stud conversion and have all the right parts now. What I’m wondering is can I do it without putting the car on axle stands and waiting hours for the loctite to go off before putting wheels back on?

Ideally I’d fit the wheel straight on the newly installed studs and torque the nut to 120nm and move on to the next one. Car would then be rolled straight back in garage and jobs a good un.

Is this a huge no-no?

Cheers

 

[R27WTF]

Did mine straight away mate



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[Nick]

Little bit of advice would be appreciated chaps.

I’m going to do a stud conversion and have all the right parts now. What I’m wondering is can I do it without putting the car on axle stands and waiting hours for the loctite to go off before putting wheels back on?

Ideally I’d fit the wheel straight on the newly installed studs and torque the nut to 120nm and move on to the next one. Car would then be rolled straight back in garage and jobs a good un.

Is this a huge no-no?

Cheers

I jacked up 1 side, fitted both then left them for an hour before I dropped the wheels back on then did the other side

Was a quick our, doing other stuff

 

[suj]

What Loctite you using Ben?

Yeah I was going to do what Nick said.

 

[Big Ben]

What Loctite you using Ben?

Yeah I was going to do what Nick said.

268. Fit and forget hopefully!

 

[F3x]

Which kit did you bought?

 

[Nick]

I used 270

as recommended by a mate of mine

 

[Big Ben]

Which kit did you bought?

Bimec one

 

[suj]

So speaking to a mate, he suggested not to use 268, it's a bit overkill and pain to remove, he said 270 or 272 would be spot on.

 

[Nick]

So speaking to a mate, he suggested not to use 268, it's a bit overkill and pain to remove, he said 270 or 272 would be spot on.

I've got enough 270 left for everyone on here lol

 

[suj]

I've got enough 270 left for everyone on here lol

I got some 272 off my mate, so will throw that on.

 

[Big Ben]

So speaking to a mate, he suggested not to use 268, it's a bit overkill and pain to remove, he said 270 or 272 would be spot on.

A mate of mine said 268 lol so I’ll go with that. I’ve bought it now anyhow. Sounds like I won’t have to worry about them falling out!

 

[Clint197]

Hi. Can I ask, what is the advantage of a stud and nut kit? Cheers.

 

[Beany]

Hi. Can I ask, what is the advantage of a stud and nut kit? Cheers.

If your swapping wheels over frequently like Trackdays etc... the stud is held into the hub which provides a guide when putting the wheel back on, thus saving time.

Others also prefer them for show.

 

[Clint197]

If your swapping wheels over frequently like Trackdays etc... the stud is held into the hub which provides a guide when putting the wheel back on, thus saving time.

Others also prefer them for show.

Ahhh. Thanks!

 

[Zeezal]

Don't forget if you strip the stud or cross the nut on it you can change it out and not have to mess around installing a new hub flange which isn't exactly straight forward. Same again like Beany said about changing wheels frequently you put the wear and tear onto a easier to change component.

 

[Mark_L]

@Big Ben
You don't have to wait for the loctite to dry. Don't use too much loctite either.

All it does is stop it from coming un done, you can bolt them in, fit the wheel and torque. Then go onto the next one.

You wouldn't want to undo them before the loctite has gone off.

 

[suj]

Also to add to above, another advantage is, if you are running spacers it makes it easier to align them when putting wheels on.

 

[rcwsr]

Also to add to above, another advantage is, if you are running spacers it makes it easier to align them when putting wheels on.

That was the main reason for doing studs on mine.

 

[N0ddie]

I have a kit coming this week for the Clio. What torque settings should I use for the stud then the nut?