wheel studs
Post Fiend
Joined: May 2006
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From: Central Florida
It most likely makes a difference if it's 2wd or 4wd. Normally 2wd has a rotor with an integrated hub and the studs come through the hub. On 4wd the rotor and hub are separate. Either way, you usually have to pull the hub. I have on rare occasion been lucky enough to have sufficient room the beat the old stud out and start the new stud without removing the hub. The rears typically give you plenty of room, but fronts are a bear.
Post Fiend
Joined: May 2006
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From: Central Florida
Common, you wouldn't spend 3 or 4 hours pulling a hub for one stud?
I wouldn't either. My 89 had 3 studs break before I bothered with them. [Jack Nicholson] You still have 7 out of 8, and that ain't bad[/Jack Nicholson]
I wouldn't either. My 89 had 3 studs break before I bothered with them. [Jack Nicholson] You still have 7 out of 8, and that ain't bad[/Jack Nicholson]
Senior User
Joined: May 2007
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From: Dinwiddie, Virginia
Your problem is that in Virginia we have annual state inspections. I would not bother with one stud either, but it will have to be fixed before your next inspection. Like suggested, try to save the stud you have by using a dye to clear the treads because it is a pain to remove the hub just for that.
