New tires on my rig

04crewvt · Post by **04crewvt** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 12:38 pm

Just got my new Mastercraft Courser A/T's on today these are the same tire as the discontinued Cooper Discoverer A/t's. I went with the 30x9.5x15 on the stock ZR-5 rim and added 1" spacers to the front with 2.5" in the rear.

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 12:52 pm

Go up any angled inclined driveways yet?

04crewvt · Post by **04crewvt** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 12:56 pm

Can't even drive it on the flats right now got a busted stud inside the rotor on the driver's side and I can't get it off to get it out.

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 1:00 pm

04crewvt wrote:Can't even drive it on the flats right now got a busted stud inside the rotor on the driver's side and I can't get it off to get it out.

You can get tools loaned (with a deposit) at some parts stores. If you are interested, I am sure that we can come up with a list of tools. You did that nifty camera so the front rotor would be a snap for you.

04crewvt · Post by **04crewvt** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 1:06 pm

the list of tools would be great. I have worked on other trucks before but this one is a little more of a pain from the looks of it. The closest parts store that might have loaner tools is near where I work so I would have to wait until monday to find out if they have loaners.

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 1:14 pm

If you change your mind just give us a shout.

04crewvt · Post by **04crewvt** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 1:21 pm

If you could give me an idea of what i need to do I might be able to get the rotor off and at least be able to get it to the dealers without having it towed. How does the rotor come off on our trucks or is there a way to get to the back side to replace a stud with out removing the rotor.

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 1:53 pm

04crewvt wrote:If you could give me an idea of what i need to do I might be able to get the rotor off and at least be able to get it to the dealers without having it towed. How does the rotor come off on our trucks or is there a way to get to the back side to replace a stud with out removing the rotor.

There are 2 18mm (I think) bolts holding the caliber. You would need a c clamp to spread the pads. Can give details if, you need. There should be a small clip on one of the studs that holds the rotor to the hub. If, it is the front then that is all you need to do is remove it and they slide off.

04crewvt · Post by **04crewvt** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 2:11 pm

If thats all there is to getting far enough in there to get the broken stud out I have everything I need. It just looked like it was more involved than that. I will have to try that tomorrow. Thanks

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 2:54 pm

04crewvt wrote:If thats all there is to getting far enough in there to get the broken stud out I have everything I need. It just looked like it was more involved than that. I will have to try that tomorrow. Thanks

Just use wire or a coat hanger to support the calibers when loose from their mounting. Don't put any pressure on the brake line or ABS harness and that is why you need the wire. You'll do fine.

If, it was the rear then I was sweating all the cutting, pasting, posting of photos and text