Wheel Stud Replacement

[mantta]

I need to replace a few studs on my rear hubs and I have the tool to swedge them and have access to a 40 ton press. My question is getting the old studs out. Will they drive out with a big hammer if I heat them with a torch? How do you all get them out?
Thanks!

[Keith True]

If you take them out with a big hammer you can count on cracking something.That swage has to be cut.You need a cutter with the teeth ground at an angle so they don't cut the drum too.Most just cut the swage with a hole saw,but that is when the drums are being replaced without worrying about saving the drum.

[Tom Wesenberg]

You can cut the swage, but make sure you don't cut the drum. You can also just press them out, but make sure you use a good support around where it will press out, so you don't warp the hub or drum.

[Carter]

I have used the 5/8 hole saw to cut the swedge without damaging the drum.
I wouldn't try to remove them without cutting off the swedge.

[chopo]

whats the swedge? the inner ring?

[Barry B./ Ma.]

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As said before I used a 5/8 hole saw in my drill press and went in about 1/16 gradually then banged them out easily with a 2# hammer. I left a couple in and will press in 3 then push the last 2 out then repeat pressing.

[Keith True]

The swedge,or swage as some shops call it,is the part of the stud that is squashed down,clamping the drum to the hub.

[chopo]

thanks got it.

[Smokey Pickett]

The Vince Falter page is excellent. great photos and very detailed explanation. Don't forget that repro drums take a 1/16" longer stud than old stock drums. See Brattons website catalog under wheels / page 2