Wheel stud help !!!

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Oct 17, 2007 | 06:08 PM

glencar

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Wheel stud help !!!

I stripped a wheel stud on the back. I now know it is difficult to replace them without removing most of the rear. Does anyone know what size die to get to try and retread them without replacing them.

Oct 17, 2007 | 08:31 PM

GM2433

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I would not try to fix it, Just replace the stud, would not trust it to always stay tight if you try and repair the treads

Oct 17, 2007 | 10:19 PM

petefias

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Originally Posted by GM2433

I would not try to fix it, Just replace the stud, would not trust it to always stay tight if you try and repair the treads

Listen to the man, good advice!

Oct 17, 2007 | 10:43 PM

saplumr

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If you stripped the threads, a die won't do you any good. You'll more than likely have to remove the stud with a hydraulic press and replace it.

Oct 17, 2007 | 10:50 PM

runutzzzzz

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If only a few of the first treads are stripped I think you'd be o.k. to re-thread it.

You can also get the stud out with a air-hammer.

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