Stud broke off on the rear hub of my Ram. How do I fix it?

[TurboSW]

Any suggestions will be appreciated.

[BleedDodge]

Take the drum off, and then take the stud out. Put a new stud in, and then put everything back together.

[TurboSW]

LOL, I figured that, but don't they have to be pressed in with a special tool of some kind?

[TurboSW]

Well, what a day. 3 crap ass auto part stores say they don't have and can't order a rear wheel stud. I can't believe they can't order a $2.50 part. needless to say I didn't get it fixed being Sunday and all. It seem that these stores only carry car wash soap and antenna balls. People like myself that try to save a buck end up paying more becaue we drive around town looking for a part. I even called and these store said they had it and when I get there it's a different story.

Anyways, thanks for nothing.

[pind]

Next time, if you can find one thats open, go to a competent tire shop, most of them carry wheel studs

[BleedDodge]

Did this happen after you put the new 20 inch rims on that you were talking about in another thread? That shouldn't happen.

[TurboSW]

No, I was just doing my rear brakes and when I went to remove the tire, one broke off. I don't even have the 20's on yet. That was just a test fit at the shop. I'm waiting for my custom center caps to be made before I get them on.

[BleedDodge]

If I were you, I would have put spinners on instead of the stock Dodge dubs...

No wait, I'd never put more than a 16 inch rim on a truck. I'd be worried about giving the wrong impression to people...

Tint those windows! They're not dark enough!

[TurboSW]

Sorry, I don't care for the country look.

Can anyone on the threads help eachother out, or is this place for insults?

[BleedDodge]

I wasn't insulting you dude. I told you how to fix it already.

[fredjacksonsan]

As far as pressing in the new stud, just make sure the splines are lined up and get it in a little. You should be able to pull it in place just by tightening it down (with an old rim, not the new ones). I'd use old fashioned elbow grease rather than an air gun that first time.

[TurboSW]

Thank you.

[fredjacksonsan]

Hey no sweat. Might want to check it after a couple hundred miles to make sure it's well seated.

[LTJGWorth]

I agree with the 16 inch rim comment, but you go with what you like, right? Of course! Anyway, have you checked around the junk yards any? Maybe you could just get a replacement hub with the studs already on it. Just a thought.