Hi all! I'm going to push my rear wheels out a bit farther with a set of 5mm spacers that use extended studs. Can anyone who has installed extended studs on the 2IS provide some guidance on the process?

I'm trying to determine if this is a DIY or a shop job.

Thanks in advance.

 

what i did is knock the old ones out than put the new ones in and used a lug nut to pull them through and tighten them in place. thats the easiest way to do the ones in the back.

 

Thanks. So it sounds like all I need is a hammer and not be afraid to use it.

 

You need a press or a huge clamp and a socket, a vise will work as well. You cant hammer these out.

 

i Did mine and it is NOT a job for the average home mechanic. You will need to heat heat and hold the hub stationary while pulling the new studs in-place. Really the hubs should be removed and the studs pressed in/out with hyd press. BTW if you are thinking Ichiba, you should think twice. I'm not happy with mine. There spacer O/D is smaller then the wheel mating surface. I'm so pissed... and one of the Ichiba studs sheared while tightening the lug nut, with torque wrench!

 

Excellent advice & information, thanks.

 

woahhhh brad you trying to go flush!!!!!!

 

Nothing too crazy. It'll look better, but I don't think anyone will accuse me of being hella flush.

I promise before & after pics.

 

If you want longer studs, go with APR and use the vise.

 

thats weird i didnt need to do any of this...oh well i probably didnt do it "the proper" way lol. but just for the record i got ichiba and h&r and they both have smaller o/d...maybe try project kicks if that bothers you a lot.

 

I just had a shop install them when I did my BBK. Wanted to make sure they were on right! Don't want wheels to fall off!

 

how much did it cost to install the new bolts??

 

you talking about ichiba v1 right??? bc I was planning to get v2

 

^^ What he said.

It took me 15-20mins per side. You DO NOT need a shop to do it, save your money.