Wheel lugs
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Burning Brakes
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From: Whittier ca
Wheel lugs
So my grandson was the wrench at an AX on Sunday and stripped the lug and the nut on the rear. Is there an easy way to R & R the studs without removing the bearing and hub? In the "old days" you could pull the axle and smack it with a hammer and draw the new one in with an over-size nut ans a spare lug nut, but I'd rather not pull anything if possible.
TIA
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Melting Slicks
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From: Tucson Az
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Re: Wheel lugs (subman)
You can try it, see if will punch out. I doubt there's room for it to punch all the way out. Removing the bearing is no big deal, four bolts if I remember right??
Good lug, uh, I mean luck.....
:thumbs:
Good lug, uh, I mean luck.....
:thumbs:
Melting Slicks
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From: Worden Illinois
Re: Wheel lugs (subman)
Kent-Moore makes a real nice tool for removing wheel studs.
The only down side is it is about 90 bucks for the tool, but chances are you will use it again.
I don't think I would hammer and punch it out.
I don't think the bearings would like that very much.
Ron :cheers:
The only down side is it is about 90 bucks for the tool, but chances are you will use it again.
I don't think I would hammer and punch it out.
I don't think the bearings would like that very much.
Ron :cheers:
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From: SE NY
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Re: Wheel lugs (subman)
In the March, 2004 issue of Vette magazine in "Little Wrecked Corvette, Part 6" they replaced several lugs.
They simply drove the old ones out, trapped in the new ones and drew them in to seat the knurls. Though I would likely support the area around the lug before smacking it with a hammer.
They simply drove the old ones out, trapped in the new ones and drew them in to seat the knurls. Though I would likely support the area around the lug before smacking it with a hammer.
Melting Slicks
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From: St. Charles, MO Route 66 Corvette Club
Re: Wheel lugs (subman)
You can remove a stud in a rear wheel with a good, heavy 6" C clamp and a 1/2 inch drive socket. The inside diameter of the socket must be larger than the head of the stud. Place the socket on the back side of the hub and then place the C clamp over the back of the socket and the outside tip of the damaged stud. Tighten down the C clamp slowly. Also spray some penetrating oil on the stud before the removal process. The stud will press out! Installation is even easier! Suggest you buy the new stud from a reputable parts house like NAPA. Avoid the low price houses! Hope this is helpful and send me a note if you have questions.
[Modified by Sam Lam, 8:24 PM 1/23/2004]
[Modified by Sam Lam, 8:24 PM 1/23/2004]
Burning Brakes
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From: Springdale AR
Re: Wheel lugs (subman)
I replaced one on one of my fronts about 5 yrs ago. I can't remember exactly what I used, but I know I didn't take the hub off the wheel to do it. I probably just used a hammer :D
Melting Slicks
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From: St. Charles, MO Route 66 Corvette Club
Re: Wheel lugs (vette92_1)
Now guys...your car is your own car! However, when you "beat on" ball or roller bearing with a BFH (big fxxxx hammer), you are just going to damage them! My $.02 for what its worth!
[Modified by Sam Lam, 9:02 PM 1/23/2004]
[Modified by Sam Lam, 9:02 PM 1/23/2004]
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Re: Wheel lugs (subman)
I snaped a rear lug bolt a few weeks ago and there was hardly enough room for my fingers behind the bearing let alone a large socket. All the emergency brake stuff was in the way. Is there a specific location to spin the hub to gain access to the back of the bearing in order to press out the broken bolt? Thanks for any help.