Originally posted by Star Turbo Talon
Well not sure what mitsu was referring to exacly, i can assume but we know where that goes. I have installed mine when they were broken and when rebuilding the hubs i have now.....all the studs are the same, not a bit of taper other than the splines that press in. You dont need to heat the studs at all just a good wack with a hammer. You can thread a lug on the end so you dont take the risk of mushrooming them at all or miss and hit another, this way you know they are perfect if you want spares (good to have). if the taper is that small have you tried cleaning out the rotor holes at all...maybe you have some corrosion (if they are used). If they are new you could ream the hole if its that small a difference. I wouldnt, junkyard would only cost you an hour including your drive time to get studs. Heat expansion is usually referred to when dealing with the proper metal or manufacturing process in the stud quality. For example the studs in a 26000 lbs hydraulic truck are hardened to a higher grade then say our 2600lb passenger vehicle. Thats the only thing i can think mitsu was talking about unless the tech was trying to get you to bring your car to them. (Baffle with bullshit technique) Terry 96 Eagle talon ESI Star Stage II - Boost/oil/EGT gauges 97 Eclipse Greddy header/evo exhaust - Stage 2 6 puck Sprung hub MIBA clutch - Shortened shifter - Koni Yellows w/eibach prokit - Stillen Fr/Rr swaybars - ceramic intake - DEI Keyless entry alarm - Niche 17" Shoks Waiting to be installed: Apexi AFC, HKS EVC IV, 450 Turbo injectors, SFMU/return line, GSX Front brakes (need rotors)