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Feb 21, 2015 | 07:26 PM

Natcox012

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wheel studs

OK so driving my 1988 f250 other day and rear lug nuts started snapping off and now looking for best bang for the buck wheel studs to replace them. I had to put nuts and bolts to get home. Cheap but yet good weight rating

Feb 22, 2015 | 08:25 AM

rolsmojave3

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Just go to your local Napa or whatever and get some studs and new lugs for it.

Feb 22, 2015 | 08:58 AM

Natcox012

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thanks didn't know if there were heavier duty for the same price but will do

Feb 22, 2015 | 12:40 PM

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I'm not sure if they make a stronger grade without changing diameter or not. I would replace them and make sure the lugs get torqued to correct specs so you don't have to have them loosening and breaking more studs.

Feb 22, 2015 | 12:46 PM

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Examine your wheels very close. Running loose lugs will can damage where the nut seats in the wheel. If it is damaged, the nuts will not stay tight. You may need to replace the wheel.

Feb 22, 2015 | 03:20 PM

Natcox012

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Yea the rims got loose and damaged a little but still operates. Need to tighten better

Feb 22, 2015 | 03:28 PM

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Yea the rims got loose and damaged a little but still operates. Need to tighten better

Keep a very close eye on them and check them frequently for a while. If they stay tight, you are good-to-go. If they keep coming loose, even a little bit, junk the wheels before they kill you!