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Old 05-11-2005, 01:23 PM
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Nice! Could you please post their info under the "Unofficial Bay Area Automotive Shop Directory" thread as well?
Old 06-21-2005, 01:16 AM
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Any update on your hub bolt installation neur0sis?

One of my rear bolts was stripped and held on to one of lug nuts.

I tried to ring it free with a breaker bar, ended up snapping off a half inch chunk of the hub bolt. Now I need to replace it but have no idea how to remove the broken one.
The wheel lock currently sits on that one until I find a solution.
Old 06-21-2005, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by 35oZephyR
Any update on your hub bolt installation neur0sis?

One of my rear bolts was stripped and held on to one of lug nuts.

I tried to ring it free with a breaker bar, ended up snapping off a half inch chunk of the hub bolt. Now I need to replace it but have no idea how to remove the broken one.
The wheel lock currently sits on that one until I find a solution.
I never ended up having to change out my hub bolts, but from what I read, it wouldn't be that hard. It was recommended to have a brass ended hammer, and just give it a solid "whack" straight on. It should pop out the back side.

You could also take it to a local tire shop, and have them pop it off for real cheap. Maybe $10/$20 including the new stud.

Good Luck!
Old 06-21-2005, 12:47 PM
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Default I have changed all my studs out

I have broken a number of studs so I have changed them all out. I knocked them out with a short handeled 6 lb sledge after removal of the caliper. You can feed the new stud in around the parking brake in the rear at the top. I did this a year ago and 6 track days. I have had no problem. It just was not the much force to knock out. You can sinch them up with and impact wrench and a specer ( larger bolt).

It might not be the most conservative way but seems to have worked for me.

It is a lot cheaper than the alternative.
Old 06-21-2005, 10:23 PM
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neur0sis and C Ray Z :

Thanks for your help guys.
It's a little comforting to know I can take it off easily, or have my cousin (mechanic) pop it out with the proper tools.

You guys should have seen the look on my face when I broke it!
The bright side is, I didn't touch the face of the Volks.
Heart was racing a bit when I did the search, almost came up with nothing.

Thanks again.
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I need to replace one of my front left lug bolts that I stripped. The place I bought my wheels from sent me the wrong size lug nuts and are sending me new ones. Are the lug bolts generally stocked/available at local parts stores or is the 350Z too new?
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I ordered mines through Performance Nissan and they sent them in less than a couple days.

Cost about a buck fifty each.

heres the link.

http://performancenissanparts.com/ca...roducts_id=367
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