NSFW Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 If you are going to replace your studs, then replace them with English studs and matching nuts while you are at it. Make sure the components are grade 8 for the non-metric pieces. Why use non-metric pieces? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Why use non-metric pieces? So a non metric wrench will fit As long as the nut fits the stud, it doesn't matter what thread you use. Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I think I found source for longer metric studs. Will post after I verify fitment. You will laugh when you hear from where they come from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfdrumr Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I would love a 1/2" set for the rear and maybe 1/4" or 1/2" for the front... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noswad Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 bump for pics of these installed on a legacy wagon Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac? -George Carlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonwacker Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I think I found source for longer metric studs. Will post after I verify fitment. You will laugh when you hear from where they come from. Any developments on this front? I could use a laugh, and a less saggy butt. sorry...this forum practically blows goat nuts so im not always on here.Team Pony Express POSTED FROM MY COMPUTER USING A WEB BROWSER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheatleya Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 update please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atc5 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Any developments on this front? I could use a laugh, and a less saggy butt. Unclemat has solved the mystery. I will remind him tonight to post the solution. You will definitely laugh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheatleya Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 This better be good:} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idontknow Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I left my subby at the shop to have them install the shims and they wouldn't do it over concerns of the shims lacked the capability to keep the top of the strut centered in the shock tower. Any comments from those who have installed would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hassa Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 ^+1....same here - based on earlier posts in this thread I assumed that the 1/4" spacers would be fine but soon learned that wasn't the case. The studs are way too short even for the 1/4" ones....only a few of the threads engaged and the guys installing them did not feel comfortable leaving it that way. I didn't compare the lenght of the studs on the OEM KYBs vs. Bilsteins but I'm assumin they are the same. Too bad, the Bilsteins sat in my garage for a few months before I had them put on along w/Pinks and could have easily had longer studs pressed in . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowFast Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 So the studs are too short on the bilsteins, good to know, I guess I need to find new studs before doing my install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportwagon Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 the studs are on the tophats... WHICH ARE THE SAME FOR BOTH (bils/kyb) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idontknow Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I left my subby at the shop to have them install the shims and they wouldn't do it over concerns of the shims lacked the capability to keep the top of the strut centered in the shock tower. Any comments from those who have installed would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Anybody? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noswad Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 ^^^interesting... hope someone who knows sees this Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac? -George Carlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idontknow Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Alright, the stud that fits..... is...... <drum roll>......... Geo Metro wheel stud!!!!! Yeah, that shitbox is using 10mm wheel studs. Perfect replacement for our top hat's ones. Dorman part # 5090B. Can be bought from rockauto.com for $1.50 a piece. Below pictures comparing it to the stock stud. http://info.rockauto.com/getimage/getimage.php?imagekey=16443&imageurl=http%3A//info.rockauto.com/RB/610-308-B.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 As to the spacer preventing the top hat getting centered in the shock tower... that's a good question. I don't think there are lateral forces significant enough to be a concern. But I am not really sure and haven't thought about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonwacker Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Ahahahahahahaha!!! :lol:: That's great! Thanks for posting that up here for us, unclemat! I'll get on this saggy butt problem shortly. sorry...this forum practically blows goat nuts so im not always on here.Team Pony Express POSTED FROM MY COMPUTER USING A WEB BROWSER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Alright, the stud that fits..... is...... <drum roll>......... Geo Metro wheel stud!!!!! Yeah, that shitbox is using 10mm wheel studs. Perfect replacement for our top hat's ones. Dorman part # 5090B. Can be bought from rockauto.com for $1.50 a piece. - thanks! - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 As to the spacer preventing the top hat getting centered in the shock tower... that's a good question. I don't think there are lateral forces significant enough to be a concern. But I am not really sure and haven't thought about it. I can't remember, does the rear top hat "seat" in the shock tower or does the shock tower have a lip that centers in the top hat? Either way, I'm sure the saggy but shim could be tooled to add a lip or a cutout to accommodate this centering requirement. I don't think the lateral forces are that great, but adding this bit of engineering would help to keep everything aligned if necessary. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Well, now that I think about it - it should not be an issue. Many coilovers come with flat top hat in the rear, i.e. without that protruding portion that would go into the shock "tower". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noswad Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 ^^^ interested as well... Unclemat- thx for the research and info!.. Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac? -George Carlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idontknow Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Yeah, thanks for the info. I my take it back and just tell them to do it. The saggy but thing has me looking at new springs, but I'm okay with the stock ride height and ride so I'm not crazy about dropping the car 1". I don't really like the dropped look anymore. I'm 36 with kids, and I would like the car to look stock. Even though it's getting less and less stock as the months go by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egan Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Alright, the stud that fits..... is...... <drum roll>......... Geo Metro wheel stud!!!!! Yeah, that shitbox is using 10mm wheel studs. Perfect replacement for our top hat's ones. Dorman part # 5090B. Can be bought from rockauto.com for $1.50 a piece. Below pictures comparing it to the stock stud. http://info.rockauto.com/getimage/getimage.php?imagekey=16443&imageurl=http%3A//info.rockauto.com/RB/610-308-B.jpg Great find! Do you have a measurement on the difference in length between the Metro stud and the stock stud? i.e. is it sufficient for a 1/2" spacer or only for the 1/4" or 3/8" spacer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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