cut the studs close to the drums then center punch and drill to weaken the stud and punch it out
Sounds like a good idea. Here's a Ford site that uses a swage cutter to avoid using the sledge hammer approach.
http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/swaging.htm
Gary H.
> -------Original Message-------
>
> I believe the correct way is to cut the stud and ground it as close to
> the drum as possible, then you can knock out the ends. they seem to
> mushroom out when there installed and make removal a real pain
>
> On Fri, Sep 25, 2020 at 7:01 PM neal zimmerman
> <neal.zimmerman@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > OK I want to get rid of these on my coronet so I can install the
> > mags I have for this car. I called a machinist I've used before and
> > he says no problem on the rear axle but he gives no guarantee he
> > might not crack the front drum. One time on another car I tried
> > pounding out the studs and trying to pull the new studs into the
> > drum using washers and lug nuts. It didn't turn out so hot, I
> > couldn't get them to seat tight. Help.
> > Neal --
>
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