Stud kits and loctite?

yellokyd03 · Sat, Apr-25-2009, 07:16:53 PM

So I just got a set of studs for my car and I'm being told by Dan at DERMotorsports that I should not be using any loctite on the hub end of the stud and instead just use anti-seize lube on both ends. I know a lot of you guys here are running studs with loctite and usually I go with what the majority of the forum uses but I know Dan is very knowledgeable. So what are your opinions?

playskool1 · Sat, Apr-25-2009, 08:46:15 PM

I have a stud kit and use blue medium loctite. I take my wheels off and on often and nothing major has happened.

docwyte · Sat, Apr-25-2009, 08:46:54 PM

Why is he telling you to use antiseize on the part going into the hub? Does he want them to back out of the hub while you're driving?

Use Red Loc-tite on the part going into the hub. If you need to remove them, you still can, but they won't back out on their own...

JeST · Sat, Apr-25-2009, 08:47:54 PM

Dan has always given really good advice. Not sure why he would go against using loctite... I used Loctite 242 (red) on the ends which attaches to the hub and haven't had an issue with the studs walking out when breaking loose the nuts.

I can't imagine why he would advise using never seize on any end...

LightWerkz · Sat, Apr-25-2009, 09:30:59 PM

red loctite is the way to go if you ask me.

yellokyd03 · Sat, Apr-25-2009, 11:29:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeST

Dan has always given really good advice. Not sure why he would go against using loctite... I used Loctite 242 (red) on the ends which attaches to the hub and haven't had an issue with the studs walking out when breaking loose the nuts.

I can't imagine why he would advise using never seize on any end...

Yea, thats why I brought it up because I know Dan is very well-informed. I believe his concern is taking them off when I change hubs according to my e-mails with him. But my main concern is having a stud fly out as I'm driving. I don't see myself swapping these out in the long run as they are rated for atleast 40-60 uses. This is mainly for making tire rotations easier.

docwyte · Sun, Apr-26-2009, 12:01:05 AM

You can easily take them out if you need to even if you use red loctite.

playskool1 · Sun, Apr-26-2009, 02:30:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by docwyte

You can easily take them out if you need to even if you use red loctite.

whats the trick to removing the studs if i used red loctite?

Viper966 · Sun, Apr-26-2009, 04:46:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by playskool1

whats the trick to removing the studs if i used red loctite?

Lil heat and a little more force, no big deal

docwyte · Sun, Apr-26-2009, 04:49:55 AM

Not even. Just double nut em.

Sat, Apr-25-2009, 07:16:53 PM	#1
yellokyd03 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 403 Reputation: 0 Location: Cherry Hill	Stud kits and loctite? So I just got a set of studs for my car and I'm being told by Dan at DERMotorsports that I should not be using any loctite on the hub end of the stud and instead just use anti-seize lube on both ends. I know a lot of you guys here are running studs with loctite and usually I go with what the majority of the forum uses but I know Dan is very knowledgeable. So what are your opinions? __________________ 2003.5 Silver Grey///Imola Red M3 6MT

Sat, Apr-25-2009, 08:46:15 PM	#2
playskool1 NorCal's Valve Adjustment guy Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,444 In the garage: '89 BMW 325i '01 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: SF Bay Area	I have a stud kit and use blue medium loctite. I take my wheels off and on often and nothing major has happened. __________________ 01[LSB][Cinnamon][6 Spd.]ESS VT475\|3000lbs.\|6.31lbs./hp PM me for valve adjustment and inspection 1&2 deals!

Sat, Apr-25-2009, 08:46:54 PM	#3
docwyte Track addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,632 Reputation: 0 Location: Denver	Why is he telling you to use antiseize on the part going into the hub? Does he want them to back out of the hub while you're driving? Use Red Loc-tite on the part going into the hub. If you need to remove them, you still can, but they won't back out on their own... __________________ '89 Porsche 944 Turbo LS1 475hp track machine '04 Audi A4 Avant Daily Driver

Sat, Apr-25-2009, 08:47:54 PM	#4
JeST Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 6,382 Reputation: 0 Location: Zoo York	Dan has always given really good advice. Not sure why he would go against using loctite... I used Loctite 242 (red) on the ends which attaches to the hub and haven't had an issue with the studs walking out when breaking loose the nuts. I can't imagine why he would advise using never seize on any end... __________________ 1988 M3 - Henna/black on black alcantara 2012 Ducati 848 Evo Corse

Sat, Apr-25-2009, 09:30:59 PM	#5
LightWerkz Automotive Lighting Innovations Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 6,842 Reputation: 0 Location: Oakland NJ	red loctite is the way to go if you ask me. __________________ Caesar Rowinski - LIGHTWERKZ 2009 BMW M3 Sedan - Space Gray FS: PFC Pads

Sun, Apr-26-2009, 12:01:05 AM	#7
docwyte Track addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,632 Reputation: 0 Location: Denver	You can easily take them out if you need to even if you use red loctite. __________________ '89 Porsche 944 Turbo LS1 475hp track machine '04 Audi A4 Avant Daily Driver

Sun, Apr-26-2009, 04:49:55 AM	#10
docwyte Track addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,632 Reputation: 0 Location: Denver	Not even. Just double nut em. __________________ '89 Porsche 944 Turbo LS1 475hp track machine '04 Audi A4 Avant Daily Driver

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