Lug Studs

[threlevenguy]

I am about to put some lugs studs on my e30, do I have to wait for the locktite to dry for a long time? I'll be putting them on with my friend at the dealership after hours so I can't wait for hours on end. Safe to drive it home 20-25 minutes?

[Hick]

no time really.

run a tap on the hubs before installing the lugs.

[n2motorsports]

run a tap on the hubs before installing the lugs.

can you explain in more detail, im not understanding...thanks.

[BrandC]

can you explain in more detail, im not understanding...thanks.

It's just to clean off the threads so the lugnuts screw on properly and do not cross-thread.

[Van Westervelt]

you can also do it with pb blaster or any other metal cleaner/lubricant and one of your old lug bolts. Just be sure to sort of thread a rag in to get out any excess. And dont use the little hex tips to put them in if they have em. Use two lug nuts backed onto each other.

[threlevenguy]

gotcha..thanks!

[Hick]

Use a tap, where as the idea above will work, the tap will cut the metal is there is a flaw and will by no means strip [unless your an idiot] the threads.

Just be absolutely sure you are using the correct tap.