Wheel stud replacement
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Mountain Pass
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Wheel stud replacement
Had new tires put on this summer on my 2002 F 350 4X4 Dually (manual lockouts) and the passenger front wheel came loose and I didn't catch it in time. Need an aluminum Ford rim now (wobbled the holes out) but guessing I need new studs also. Can I just replace the studs or need a new hub assembly? Bearing seems fine. If just studs, can they be done on the truck (Tapout and pull new in) or would I need a press and full disassembly? Been looking around for a while and no luck. Any advice would be very great. Thanks guys!! Ray
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Yes they can be replaced fairly simply. The studs are knurled at the shoulder and can be knocked in and out with a hammer and drift or pressed w/ a vice if that's your pleasure. Since you're not looking to reuse them just hit them firmly and squarely on the tip w/ a 2-4# hammer and they should come out in a few well placed smacks. It may be possible to do the job w/ the hub still on the truck but couldn't say or whether it would risk damage to other parts.
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Make damn sure the stud is started straight if using this install method. I've seen simple problems become not so simple from guys not getting the studs true.
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I've replaced studs before with the Wack and pull method but didn't know if it was ok or possible with this truck.
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Eh I've never had any troubles this way. You can eyeball it good enough. I've done a many like this on semi trailers. Did 2 today actually. lol
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Take one of your old studs or lug nut with you to the parts store. There was a change in the thread pitch at some point. My 03 has fine threads but the earlier years had corse threads, just not sure what years.
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Mountain Pass
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I have read about that, good idea. Thank you.
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