Was curious if any owners had experience putting on extended studs on their Lexus LS430? Unfortunately my stock 05 LS studs are rusted and stripped by the previous owner's crappy aluminum lugs. Called a few local shops are they are claiming you need to remove the hubs to install extended studs. On previous vehicle I had I just put the car on stands and rotated the hub until I could access them.

All tips are appreciated!

 

Typically shops will not press on lugs while hub is installed in car - may damage bearings with the sledgehammer hits. You could - in your garage. I haven't had to replace mine yet but there should be a position that allows the stud to back out beside the dust shield without hitting it. No point in putting extended studs in either unless you have a reason?

 

Just finished installing an Airlift 3P kit and the aftermarket wheels only allow a few threads with the current lugs. Thank you for the information I thought there would be an open position like when I did it myself on my STI.

 

I haven't done it on my ls but I've done it on a lot of cars. I'm sure you can but since it's extended studs, you might have clearance issues. I always install the studs with an impact

 

I installed H&R Wheel Trak spacers on my 02 UL. I did install extended lugs on the front and I did not have to remove the hub. I was able to rotate the hub to where there was clearance to remove the old stud with a hammer. I am not 100% sure about the rears since I had to bolt the spacers to the existing lugs due to type of spacer. Oh and this tool or one like it is a must......Lisle 22800 Wheel Stud Installer.