3 Wheel studs broke, how do I replace them?
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3 Wheel studs broke, how do I replace them? I have one broke on the drivers front and 2 on the passengers rear..Im running 16" torque thrust II's on my 94 z28..is there a how too on replacing these some where? Tire shop wants $50 to do it and I think thats TOO much seeing how I have a nice heated garage with gobs of hand and air tools..just need some info on the best way to replace them..thanks...
They are pressed in. You can take them out by either hammering them or pressing them out. I prefer pressing them out.
You can install new ones by pulling them in with lug nuts. Oil the stud, place 2 washers over the stud, and oil the washers. Tighten the lug nut in stages until the stud bottms out. I say in stages so you can inspect that it is going in properly and to reduce the heat build up.
If broke some I would reccomend replacing all the studs with a better than stock replacement.
FYI frequently studs break because they where not properly torqued when the wheels where mounted. With aluminum wheels the torque should be checked after 50 - 100 miles when the wheels are cold and then periodically after that.
You can install new ones by pulling them in with lug nuts. Oil the stud, place 2 washers over the stud, and oil the washers. Tighten the lug nut in stages until the stud bottms out. I say in stages so you can inspect that it is going in properly and to reduce the heat build up.
If broke some I would reccomend replacing all the studs with a better than stock replacement.
FYI frequently studs break because they where not properly torqued when the wheels where mounted. With aluminum wheels the torque should be checked after 50 - 100 miles when the wheels are cold and then periodically after that.
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Ive got a nice tool from the matco tool truck that has a bearing in it made for pulling studs thru works great. Use it at work more than anything. But yes main cause of breakage is over torqed that i see any way. I think the tool is about $36
They are pressed in. You can take them out by either hammering them or pressing them out. I prefer pressing them out.
You can install new ones by pulling them in with lug nuts. Oil the stud, place 2 washers over the stud, and oil the washers. Tighten the lug nut in stages until the stud bottms out. I say in stages so you can inspect that it is going in properly and to reduce the heat build up.
If broke some I would reccomend replacing all the studs with a better than stock replacement.
FYI frequently studs break because they where not properly torqued when the wheels where mounted. With aluminum wheels the torque should be checked after 50 - 100 miles when the wheels are cold and then periodically after that.
You can install new ones by pulling them in with lug nuts. Oil the stud, place 2 washers over the stud, and oil the washers. Tighten the lug nut in stages until the stud bottms out. I say in stages so you can inspect that it is going in properly and to reduce the heat build up.
If broke some I would reccomend replacing all the studs with a better than stock replacement.
FYI frequently studs break because they where not properly torqued when the wheels where mounted. With aluminum wheels the torque should be checked after 50 - 100 miles when the wheels are cold and then periodically after that.
agreed.. but i hammered mine out and used a couple old lug nuts and a air gun to press back in.. seems harder than it is..
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