hey guys, performance nissan quoted me $290 bucks just t install my new studs, is it that hard to do? Has anyone done it themself on a 2006? any info is much appreciated!

thanks

brandon

 

which studs, there are a lot on the z.

 

WHEEL STUDS GENTLEMEN!! please put as much effort into an answer to my question as you all did with posing and FINDING bbm pictures! LOLOLOL

 

Your mechanic will most likely be able to remove the studs without removing the hub by using a tool such as this:



Instead of beating in the hubs with a hammer, I recommend that you leave the job to a mechanic.

 

To install the hub bolts... (*wheel studs*)

Remove Wheel
Remove Caliper
Remove Brake Rotor
Press out old studs
Pull Through new studs
Re-install caliper torque to spec
re-install wheel torque to spec

Repeat for each wheel.

Once installed it is best to test drive (which we do) and then re-torque wheels to make sure they are set... It is also recommended to re-torque after 100 miles which the vehicle can be brought back here and we will re-torque...

Considering there is more work involved in changing a wheel stud then brake pads and the labor being charged to you is less then the amount of changing front and rear pads & rotors... For a certified technician to do the work... its a deal...

If I was charging regular "Menu" labor price (for customer other then one of my web customers) we would be looking at $355.88

The price quoted to you was $290, Should actually be $270... I used the wrong labor rate when doing the math on the phone...

 

speaking about wheel studs. i just broke two, one on each side in the rear. i am so pist. the bolts were on soooo tight. i am guessing that when i got my rear tires replaced, they over torqued the bolts. i bet they used an air gun and max torque.

 

I've done it, no it's not a bad job, just a little time consuming.

 

One of these days I'll replace that broken stud from ZDays

One of these days...

 

Bah! That sucks. They also could have broke from being crossthreaded. Impact guns cause more problems then they solve.

 

Like one post above said, its really easy to do just time consuming. Unless performance nissan is charging $100 an hour i don't see how the cost is justified.

 

DIY, definitely. Follow the instructions above. You don't really need any special tools, although that will make it a lil easier.

So... did you over-torque them?

 

Perhaps this might be of help to you guys. http://www.flsportingnews.com/zwiki/...ud_Replacement