wheel studs
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wheel studs
hey, I have a '79 F-250. Before it became mine, it had a set of wheels put on that were off of an old van. Long story short, they didn't fit right and the left rear came loose and tore up the wheel studs and fell off. Now I need to replace the studs. Do I have to take the whole drum brake assembly off to change the studs? please help.
P.S. crappy wheels are being replaced by brand new American Racing wheels!
P.S. crappy wheels are being replaced by brand new American Racing wheels!
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I was able to hammer the studs out on my 77 F250 with a small sledge and a punch. Took quite a bit of hitting, but they all come out in the end.
Get some ear protection, that can get quite loud.
Get some ear protection, that can get quite loud.
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I have some messed up studs on one of my rear wheels, and was wondering what you ment by you will have to pull the axles too? I have never done this, but would like a little more light on this subject please(what all needs to come off?).
Thanks for any help.
Thanks for any help.
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From: lino lakes, mn
79 f250 should have the "60" ful floater rear axle to remove the studs you have to remove the wheel tire assembly, axle (5/8 headeed bolts in the center)then the two locknuts and lock washer then the drum will come off the just use a flat endeed punch and knock out the studs get new studs and rear wheel seal at your auto store start them with a tap from your hammer and pull them in with a wrench or air gun replace the seal you really should get a manual to do this or go to the library and look at the referance section its not a hard job but reassembly must be done right
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Originally Posted by seventyseven250
I was able to hammer the studs out on my 77 F250 with a small sledge and a punch. Took quite a bit of hitting, but they all come out in the end.
Get some ear protection, that can get quite loud.
Get some ear protection, that can get quite loud.
next time get a bigger hammer and just hit them once each,bob
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I don't remember what year(s) it was but some F250's did have semi-floating rear axles. Just like the 1/2 tons only with 8 lug nuts. I don't know what the advantage was but they did make them.
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Originally Posted by MBBFord
EricJ, did you just pull off the drum and hit them out or what?
to install, place the stud in the hole, stack as many greased washers as will fit and use the lugnut backwards so it has a flat side to draw it in.
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Originally Posted by tomcasino
I don't remember what year(s) it was but some F250's did have semi-floating rear axles. Just like the 1/2 tons only with 8 lug nuts. I don't know what the advantage was but they did make them.