3" wheel studs instal

Hey fellas, was curious if anyone that has installed 3" wheels studs in the 8" axles has been able to install them without having to pull them?

I was playing with it today before having to go to work and don't see it happening.. It was somewhat close, when I clocked the hole towards the forward facing brake shoe.. close but no cigar!!! just curious... thanks

 

It's easy to pull the axle, 4 nuts, and it's out.

 

I've done it without pulling the axles. It's a pain in the rear, but it's do-able.

 

I was just wondering if anyone had done it by either taking the shoes off or the like.. pulling the axles is no biggie.. just thought I'd ask..

 

Pulled the axles just a few inches... installed all 5 studs loosely and shoved the axle back in... Went thru like 4 acorn lug nuts... but all done.. working in the dirt sux ballz!