Oh well, $#/+ happens, but any advice? Tire shop stripped lug nut/stud
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Yeah the last car that I installed a stud like that had the 4-channel/TCS ABS system. So I know it can be done. Your car has 4-channel ABS if there's a reluctor ring on the end of each axle. You can also tell by the little pesky traction control that you have to turn off with that button in front of your shifter.
The messed up thing is that even if this kid hasn't ever done a repair like this before, there's no in-depth knowledge needed. He's not going to be setting up the gear pattern on your rear if he were to take the axle out to do this. It's just turning bolts. Bottom line, you can definitely do this yourself, you don't need to open the rear end, and the place you went doesn't know what the hell they're doing. You'll probably save time/headache/frustration by doing it yourself instead of letting them try and fix their screw up. And lug nuts always go back on with a torque wrench not an air gun!!!! I work at a tire/repair place, and that's just the right way to do it. Takes an extra 40 seconds and makes sure you don't strip/crossthread or risk a wheel falling off while driving.
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The messed up thing is that even if this kid hasn't ever done a repair like this before, there's no in-depth knowledge needed. He's not going to be setting up the gear pattern on your rear if he were to take the axle out to do this. It's just turning bolts. Bottom line, you can definitely do this yourself, you don't need to open the rear end, and the place you went doesn't know what the hell they're doing. You'll probably save time/headache/frustration by doing it yourself instead of letting them try and fix their screw up. And lug nuts always go back on with a torque wrench not an air gun!!!! I work at a tire/repair place, and that's just the right way to do it. Takes an extra 40 seconds and makes sure you don't strip/crossthread or risk a wheel falling off while driving.
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Originally Posted by TransAmAbe
And lug nuts always go back on with a torque wrench not an air gun!!!!
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He didn't full speed the plastic caps on with the air impact, but did ease them on with it. It wasn't Wal-Mart, it was PETE'S TIRE BARN in Gardner, MA. And I've gone there a bunch of times, but don't think I will ever go there again. The manager is real nice and helpful, that's why I like the place, but whenever the head mechanic told me it was fine and I should just keep it with 4 and half lug studs to save him the hassle, that was it for them with me.
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Originally Posted by TransAmAbe
And lug nuts always go back on with a torque wrench not an air gun!!!! I work at a tire/repair place, and that's just the right way to do it. Takes an extra 40 seconds and makes sure you don't strip/crossthread or risk a wheel falling off while driving.
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For installing the new stud, buy yourself a spare lug nut and 3-4 washers that will slide over the stud between the hub and lug nut. Lube the washers with some wheel bearing grease for easier installation.
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Originally Posted by Marc 85Z28
Impact wrenches are perfectly safe for installing lug nuts, when used with a torque stick.
Oh, one more thing now, went to look at it today, and no lug nut key in my glove box. Looks like the guy forgot to give me my locking lug nut key back. You'd think they would watch out for that. Where do they get these people?
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Originally Posted by Shooter_Jay
Where do they get these people?
And torque sticks are great if the line pressure and the setting on the impact wrench are monitored/set properly. I can't wait until more shops are equipped with compressed nitrogen. Consistent line pressure for air tools, no moisture to gum up equipment or tools, not to mention the benefits of using it for tire inflation.
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Wow, don't ever go back to that place!
The next time I hear about a tire flying across the highway and killing someone, I won't wonder how that crap happens.
The next time I hear about a tire flying across the highway and killing someone, I won't wonder how that crap happens.