Wheel Stud replacement
typerx7
05-03-2007, 08:37 AM
Hello all,
I am having problems removing a broken wheel stud and was wondering if anyone has any bright ideas as to an easier way of removing it. I have soaked it in PB Blaster for a night and tried to pound it out to no avail. Any info is much appreciated
Thanks.
I am having problems removing a broken wheel stud and was wondering if anyone has any bright ideas as to an easier way of removing it. I have soaked it in PB Blaster for a night and tried to pound it out to no avail. Any info is much appreciated
Thanks.
richtazz
05-03-2007, 11:22 AM
It would help to include the car's year, make, trim level, and whether it's a front or rear wheel stud.
typerx7
05-03-2007, 08:06 PM
well, I got the old stud out and the new one in. Now, this isnt a car that I actually use on the road....I use it to drive between my barn and my house.
And this question may seem a bit far fetched. Well, besides the obvious, here goes. I had to grind the stud down about a 1/4in to get it in without having to pull the hub. I dont really think its going to affect it as much as it sounds but what do u think? the lug tightens down, a good bit, and its not like all the pressure is on only that stud. I understand they all work together but this one stud is about 1/8 inch too short.....again, this is not a car I drive at speeds higher than 45 down a dirt road....opinions?
And this question may seem a bit far fetched. Well, besides the obvious, here goes. I had to grind the stud down about a 1/4in to get it in without having to pull the hub. I dont really think its going to affect it as much as it sounds but what do u think? the lug tightens down, a good bit, and its not like all the pressure is on only that stud. I understand they all work together but this one stud is about 1/8 inch too short.....again, this is not a car I drive at speeds higher than 45 down a dirt road....opinions?
john51md
05-04-2007, 02:58 AM
well, I got the old stud out and the new one in. Now, this isnt a car that I actually use on the road....I use it to drive between my barn and my house.
And this question may seem a bit far fetched. Well, besides the obvious, here goes. I had to grind the stud down about a 1/4in to get it in without having to pull the hub. I dont really think its going to affect it as much as it sounds but what do u think? the lug tightens down, a good bit, and its not like all the pressure is on only that stud. I understand they all work together but this one stud is about 1/8 inch too short.....again, this is not a car I drive at speeds higher than 45 down a dirt road....opinions?
Yes, you could drive it forever with only 4 studs and never have a problem, it will be fine the way it is
And this question may seem a bit far fetched. Well, besides the obvious, here goes. I had to grind the stud down about a 1/4in to get it in without having to pull the hub. I dont really think its going to affect it as much as it sounds but what do u think? the lug tightens down, a good bit, and its not like all the pressure is on only that stud. I understand they all work together but this one stud is about 1/8 inch too short.....again, this is not a car I drive at speeds higher than 45 down a dirt road....opinions?
Yes, you could drive it forever with only 4 studs and never have a problem, it will be fine the way it is
jeffcoslacker
05-04-2007, 06:20 AM
In the future, usually if you just grind off a flat spot on the head of the stud, it'll change the clearance just enough to slip into the hole without taking anything apart. If I understand right you removed length from the threaded end?
typerx7
05-05-2007, 08:42 AM
yea the replacement studs from the auto store are all threaded. The manufacturer ones have a dead spot at the end. So yea i had to grind down threads etc etc.
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