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wheel stud trouble
I recently realized how much I dislike people who do not use anti-seize on lug nuts, due to the fact that I snapped two of the five wheel studs in the process of pulling the left rear wheel off to change brake shoes. Well when I went to the parts store to get wheel studs for a 78 Ford Truck, 2wd, with a 460, the wheel studs I got have a shank too long, so when i put the wheel on the threads stop before the wheel is on all of the way. How do I get the right wheelstuds. Any help would be appreciated!
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Sounds like they gave you heavy half studs just get studs for a half ton 2wd if they need an engine size then tell them a smaller size IE 302
or knock out another stud and compare them while your at the parts store
or knock out another stud and compare them while your at the parts store
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Originally Posted by bigblockgearhead
I recently realized how much I dislike people who do not use anti-seize on lug nuts, due to the fact that I snapped two of the five wheel studs in the process of pulling the left rear wheel off to change brake shoes. Well when I went to the parts store to get wheel studs for a 78 Ford Truck, 2wd, with a 460, the wheel studs I got have a shank too long, so when i put the wheel on the threads stop before the wheel is on all of the way. How do I get the right wheelstuds. Any help would be appreciated!
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77red4X4 - I recall at least 2 times over the last few years, coming across people who can't get their lug nuts off after a flat. Of course, the little bent (useless) tire irons are not up to the job. The tire guys are supposed to turn the torque down when tightening the lug nuts but being related to King Kong, never do. I'm with you about checking the torque and do it once a year when I remove wheels for a careful cleaning/brake check - always 'neverseize' the threads too..
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Originally Posted by Mr. Fixit
77red4X4 - I recall at least 2 times over the last few years, coming across people who can't get their lug nuts off after a flat. Of course, the little bent (useless) tire irons are not up to the job.
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I've had trouble with my right front only both coming loose and breaking studs while driving. My question is how high to torque these lug nuts? Wheels are chrome spokes ala 70's. I believe I solved the problem with a new wheel. 4x4 150 1977.
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check bolt holes in wheel
If, for any reason the wheel came loose while going down the road, the holes will be oblonged. I found this out the hard way. If the lug nuts are difficult to remove, then chances are the holes in the wheel are round no longer. Could be a dangerous situation.