Wheel Hub Assembly

raiderjatt02 said:

I bought GT350R front hubs for mine because I didn't want to mess with my OEM hubs just in case I ever want to go back. Part number is FR3Z-1109-A and it was about $250 shipped.

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Ha I was just about to ask the part number.

thumper said:

how difficult is it to swap hubs? will i need a hydraulic press?

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The hubs are bolted to the knuckle with four bolts. To swap hubs, you take the caliper and rotor off, unbolt the old hub and bolt on the new one. The four bolt heads are easy to reach if you swing the steering (with the steering wheel, not by pushing the knuckle) to expose each head in turn. For torqueing them, it's really handy to have a crow-foot flare nut style socket.

It doesn't take more than 10 minutes or so per side to swap. If you're changing the studs and re-installing, that'll take longer of course.

is there an abs hub ring to deal with somewhere in this? i've broken one before in another car... really hoping i don't do that again.

thumper said:

is there an abs hub ring to deal with somewhere in this? i've broken one before in another car... really hoping i don't do that again.

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Yes. If you're concerned, just unbolt it and hang it out of the way, and put it back when you're done.

One more question guys. Should I get the same length studs for the rear? I am going with ARP 3.4" fronts, Should I do 2.9 or 3.4 in the rear?

also wondering about lug nuts... will this work?:

http://store.mackin-ind.com/p/33006b-black-monster-lug-nut-14x1-5

If you're running a 19x11 +50 square setup, you don't need to do anything to the rear studs. The stock size will work fine. I don't see any issue with changing them out, it just seems unnecessary.

As for lug nuts, I'm using these open lugs:

https://www.opmustang.com/store/p24...Full_Thread_Large_Seat_Open_End_Lug_Nuts.html

thumper said:

also wondering about lug nuts... will this work?:

http://store.mackin-ind.com/p/33006b-black-monster-lug-nut-14x1-5

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I have them, no issues. Mine have started to corrode a bit but I take me wheels off quite often.

i was looking at these ^ because i don't want to deal with rusty wheel studs, and ^ can be bought with optional end caps (if the stud dosen't poke through)... but i couldn't find any other in aluminum or from a reputable brand.

i figured if these start to rust for the reasons you shared, i could just wire brush them up and hit them with rustoleum or similar.

thumper said:

i was looking at these ^ because i don't want to deal with rusty wheel studs, and ^ can be bought with optional end caps (if the stud dosen't poke through)... but i couldn't find any other in aluminum or from a reputable brand.

i figured if these start to rust for the reasons you shared, i could just wire brush them up and hit them with rustoleum or similar.

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for several times the price ZL1 has long titanium lugs

ldp82 said:

for several times the price ZL1 has long titanium lugs

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i'll consider them when i win the lottery lol

thumper said:

also wondering about lug nuts... will this work?:

http://store.mackin-ind.com/p/33006b-black-monster-lug-nut-14x1-5

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I have these as well and so far they have worked fine...and look much better then factory chrome IMO. However I left them open not using available the caps.

When you first receive the packaging states max torque spec around 85ftp. I contacted Mackin direct to ask about the 15ftp GT 350 spec as that model was listed as comapatible on website and they said it would be no problem.

So far mine are holding up like new but mine are in color pictured.

how long have you had those? i wasn't sure about those because i was worried about fading and damaging the finish because i swap wheels/tires more than i want to...

thumper said:

how long have you had those? i wasn't sure about those because i was worried about fading and damaging the finish because i swap wheels/tires more than i want to...

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Since last July and I also take wheels of when I detail the car...at least 3 times since.