Need Help with a stripped wheel stud... What to do? HELP

jeff1vol · 08-06-2003, 10:28 AM

I was working on the T/A last night and removed the right front wheel and one wheel stud and lug where REALLY stripped badly. I must have crossed threaded them when I mounted the wheel. Anyway, how do I replace this stud and does it need to be "pressed" in or what? Where can I buy just one stock wheel stud? Any help would be appreciated! I would rather remove the hub all together to have the work done, cuz I don't want "Mr. Goofwrench" to have to remove my $800 wheel. Very cautious I know, but better safe than sorry!

Shane · 08-06-2003, 10:39 AM

These are actually easy to replace on the front. Knock the stud out with a hammer. Slide the new one in from the rear of the rotor - put the stock lugnut on it _backwards_. That is, with the flat side against the rotor, and crank it down to pull it thru. I replaced mine with ARP studs so I wouldn't have to worry about them anymore... Not sure where you can get a stock one locally - I'm sure you can get one at the dealer for a couple of bucks...
good luck,
Shane

PendragonZ · 08-06-2003, 01:13 PM

I say go ahead and upgrade to ARP studs...

alexWS6 · 08-06-2003, 04:15 PM

I just replaced a rear one. wheel off, undo 2 bolts to take off caliper, slide off rotor, slide the new stud in from behind. Really pretty easy.

ta12sec · 08-06-2003, 09:39 PM

You also "should" use 2 washers in between the back wards lugnut and the hub.
just my .02

alexWS6 · 08-06-2003, 10:44 PM

I did that too, actually used 3. forgot to mention that.

jeff1vol · 08-07-2003, 03:45 AM

Thanks for all your help guys! It doesn't sound as bad as I thought it would.