Wheel studs/Lugnuts
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Wheel studs/Lugnuts
So after my recent "tire falling off" incident, I decided I wanted to look into some better hardware. And by hardware I mean some real heavy duty wheel studs, and some heavy duty Lug nuts that would make it really hard for me to break or strip. I don't really know where to start with this, I was thinking about heading to AutoZone or something and seeing if maybe they could special order something but I kind of figured they wouldn't be able to.
Anyways, If anyone has any ideas I would be thankful.
Anyways, If anyone has any ideas I would be thankful.
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Eh It fell off from loose lugnuts but in the past when I put any real weight behind tightening the nuts, they twisted the studs apart. And being afraid to do that again, I didn't force them tight enough I guess. Pulling a front hub apart to replace studs is one thing, pulling a whole rear end apart to replace them is something I didn't want to do.
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Eh It fell off from loose lugnuts but in the past when I put any real weight behind tightening the nuts, they twisted the studs apart. And being afraid to do that again, I didn't force them tight enough I guess. Pulling a front hub apart to replace studs is one thing, pulling a whole rear end apart to replace them is something I didn't want to do.
Uhm a torque wrench?
You have aluminum wheels so retorque after your first drive.
Replace with high quality studs and nuts and torque properly.
Get some of those nut locks dohickies, lots of different kinds.
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Pulling your rear axle isn't any harder, maybe even easier then the front. You, I'd guess just have never done it.
Damage the wheel or anything else?
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Came unscrewed fell off?
Unscrewed I think
Uhm a torque wrench?
Have one, no extension for it though. The handle hits the sidewall not allowing the socket to get coo contact to the nut.
You have aluminum wheels so retorque after your first drive.
Looking into steel rims shortly.
Replace with high quality studs and nuts and torque properly.
That's what this thread was for. I don't know where to find high quality ones.
Get some of those nut locks dohickies, lots of different kinds.
The locking lug nuts? That would be hard to get tight without breaking it.
Edit;
Pulling your rear axle isn't any harder, maybe even easier then the front. You, I'd guess just have never done it.
Never done it. I've done the front before.
Damage the wheel or anything else?
The back side of the rim has a bit of gouging and the inner sidewall of the tire rubbed on the fender but otherwise nothing bad.
Unscrewed I think
Uhm a torque wrench?
Have one, no extension for it though. The handle hits the sidewall not allowing the socket to get coo contact to the nut.
You have aluminum wheels so retorque after your first drive.
Looking into steel rims shortly.
Replace with high quality studs and nuts and torque properly.
That's what this thread was for. I don't know where to find high quality ones.
Get some of those nut locks dohickies, lots of different kinds.
The locking lug nuts? That would be hard to get tight without breaking it.
Edit;
Pulling your rear axle isn't any harder, maybe even easier then the front. You, I'd guess just have never done it.
Never done it. I've done the front before.
Damage the wheel or anything else?
The back side of the rim has a bit of gouging and the inner sidewall of the tire rubbed on the fender but otherwise nothing bad.
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You really need to get an extension
Steel is better as far as this is concerned but not a big deal
You really just need stock replacements Napa should have some or here they are online 1978 FORD BRONCO Lug Stud
There is bigger, longer, etc. available but a pricey pain in the **** that you don't need.
There's companies that make things that go over the nut so they can't turn. There's race car type stuff and heavy truck type stuff (the green things you see) Really depends on your wheel what will work, but you really shouldn't need anything like that on your rig if you use good parts and a torque wrench.
To remove rear axle - If you look there are 4 bolts that hold your backing plate on. Just jack it up, take off wheel, brake drum, and those bolts. Then find a way to yank on the axle, a heavy chain on a wheel stud with a lug nut then used like a whip works well. Or if really stuck you can rent slide hammers from the auto parts stores.
Steel is better as far as this is concerned but not a big deal
You really just need stock replacements Napa should have some or here they are online 1978 FORD BRONCO Lug Stud
There is bigger, longer, etc. available but a pricey pain in the **** that you don't need.
There's companies that make things that go over the nut so they can't turn. There's race car type stuff and heavy truck type stuff (the green things you see) Really depends on your wheel what will work, but you really shouldn't need anything like that on your rig if you use good parts and a torque wrench.
To remove rear axle - If you look there are 4 bolts that hold your backing plate on. Just jack it up, take off wheel, brake drum, and those bolts. Then find a way to yank on the axle, a heavy chain on a wheel stud with a lug nut then used like a whip works well. Or if really stuck you can rent slide hammers from the auto parts stores.
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I do need one, just haven't had money lately. With this new job I can get one. For now, my neighbor said to just borrow his when I need it.
I prefer steel wheels over aluminum not only for their strength but also the balancing. Using sticky weights on these aluminum rims doesn't work so well because they fall off easily.
Stock replacement studs? I don't know that I trust those anymore.
I remember seeing those green locker things on some of the semi trucks or garbage trucks.
I've seen the 4 bolts and my brother told me after those come off, I should be able to remove the axle. I'm sure I will think of something to get it off without renting tools. Should I look into replacement bearings as well?
I prefer steel wheels over aluminum not only for their strength but also the balancing. Using sticky weights on these aluminum rims doesn't work so well because they fall off easily.
Stock replacement studs? I don't know that I trust those anymore.
I remember seeing those green locker things on some of the semi trucks or garbage trucks.
I've seen the 4 bolts and my brother told me after those come off, I should be able to remove the axle. I'm sure I will think of something to get it off without renting tools. Should I look into replacement bearings as well?
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I do need one, just haven't had money lately. With this new job I can get one. For now, my neighbor said to just borrow his when I need it.
I prefer steel wheels over aluminum not only for their strength but also the balancing. Using sticky weights on these aluminum rims doesn't work so well because they fall off easily.
Stock replacement studs? I don't know that I trust those anymore.
I remember seeing those green locker things on some of the semi trucks or garbage trucks.
I've seen the 4 bolts and my brother told me after those come off, I should be able to remove the axle. I'm sure I will think of something to get it off without renting tools. Should I look into replacement bearings as well?
I prefer steel wheels over aluminum not only for their strength but also the balancing. Using sticky weights on these aluminum rims doesn't work so well because they fall off easily.
Stock replacement studs? I don't know that I trust those anymore.
I remember seeing those green locker things on some of the semi trucks or garbage trucks.
I've seen the 4 bolts and my brother told me after those come off, I should be able to remove the axle. I'm sure I will think of something to get it off without renting tools. Should I look into replacement bearings as well?
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They were more than $2, also I had a few other things in my basket. That was when I was working 1 night a week and trying to save what I could. that was why I was at harbor freight getting the cheap tools.
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Just my 2€ (that's supposed to be cents) but if your putting in your tires the stud should NOT "twist apart". I would think, however unfortunate, time to replace. Because now your unsure of your hardware.
Like I said just my 2 cent.
Like I said just my 2 cent.
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Oh I know, that happened on my fronts. I was tightening them with a wrench or something (I don't remember) and as I was tightening the stud it got tight and as I kept turning it started getting easier and then *pop* it broke. I was so pissed.... Since the PO of my truck is an idiot and lied about almost everything, I could see these studs being weak.
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