Wheel stud help

[rock883]

Well, I had never really taken a look behind the drum to see what I was getting into with these new wheel studs I got. My friend claims that he knows what to do, but I doubt he does. But my dad told me that I would need to drill the old one out and then put the new one in, but...what about the new one, I can't just slip it in there, would I have to spot weld the stud in there? Also, I don't think I really want to try drilling it out, what about a plasma cutter, like on the trucks show on tnn?? They always recommend (like when taking out rivets) to go rent a plasma cutter instead of trying to drill them out. But where can you rent them at, how exspensive are they to rent, and are they hard to use? Also, when I get to just the flat surface of the axle after I cut it, I couldn't use the plasma cutter could I, cause it would just cut everything behind the stud, which would be the brakes and I wouldn't want to do that, but if I drilled it, then a bunch of metal particles would go into the brakes and then I might be screwed, can someone shed some light on this proceedure for me, thanks.

 

[SteveVB]

You dont need to cut it (usually). A sharp rap from a hammer may get it out(unlikely). It should be pressed out, if you have one, or use a Cclamp and a socket to press it out. If you use a c-clamp it may help to put some liquid wrench on it , also heat and cool it to loosen the rust. I have not done it with the axle in the housing so I dont know if there is enough space for a regular c-clamp, may have to rent a special tool for on the axle, or pull the axle shaft.

Reinstalling is much easier , put the stud through the flange, make sure the serrations match the existing ones, put a few washers on the stud and tighten it until the head is flush with the rear of the flange. May help to oil or put antiseize on the washer and nut.

If you cant press it out then get the drill and grinder out, grind or cut the stud off and then drill out the center and pound the rest out. Dont drill too large or the new stud wont fit properly,

Have fun and good luck,


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Steve VB
91 Navajo
2 1/2" Rancho,
31" Goodyear AT/S

[This message has been edited by SteveVB (edited 04-22-2000).]

 

[Kampy]

Rock, just drive them out with a 2 or 3 lb hammer. They will come right out, should only take 1 or 2 whacks. The new ones will go in just as easy, slide them in with your finger, put a washer or two on the stud, put a stock lugnut on backwards, (flat side toward the axle), and run it down tight with an impact. Check the torque on your wheels a couple of times after you're back on the road and your all set.

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Kampy

kampy@aeroinc.net

 

[rock883]

Thanks for the help, I will try that first and if that faisl then I will go with the grinder method.

 

[rock883]

Thanks for the help. About the plasma cutter..does anyone know where I can rent one at? Although I would probably be better off just going and buying a hand held grinder, and then that way I can use it some other time I neeed to do something. Tanks for any help.

 

[SteveVB]

careful if you use an impact to reinstall it, you can spin the stud and ruin the serations that hold the stud in. Happened to me when we were putting a stud in my friends Jeep , didnt haave the stud in the hole far enough, turned an easy job into a PITA.

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Steve VB
91 Navajo
2 1/2" Rancho,
31" Goodyear AT/S