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Hey Guys,

I've managed to snap three wheel studs off my 58's front wheel hub. Now I need to find some replacements.

Can anyone point me in the direction of a part number for the wheel studs?

Thanks!
Zeke

I bought wheel studs & lug nuts & a bunch of other stuff from American Classic Truck. They were not expensive, but they have a $20.00 minimum. NAPA should carry them too I would think.Just tell them the year & make, shouldn't need a part number.

Take your parts, or drive out a whole one, and go to your auto parts store. preferably a good one that has a paper catalog with pictures, not one relies on a computer for everything.

Grigg

Ezekiel
Look your truck up here
http://www.rockauto.com/

there are quite a few part numbers listed for your year, along with sizes.
Good luck
DS

D Sinclair,
wow, what a great link. I have been trying for ages to get some new studs for the back of my 1 Ton. Thank you for that info!

Grigg,
I have been trying to convince four of my lug bolts out, but they just aren't budging. Any suggestions?

thanks
Pete

Pete,

Search on "studs" or "lugs" and you will find a few suggestions. I pressed mine out of the rear plate (in place) using a ball joint removal tool. It is like a big C-clamp. Worked like a charm for removal and installation.

Tim

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=38335

Auto Zone or Advance Auto might lend out such a tool.

I used the exact same tool as Tim to press out the rear ones in place. Worked great.

However it didn't work on the fronts. I was afraid the ball joint tool would break if I put any more torque to it (had a breaker bar on it with the front hub off the vehicle).

Most places say smack 'em with a big hammer. Yeah I used to do that when I worked on others cars at a shop. NOT ON MY TRUCK.

Take the front hub off and use a real press!

Phil

I agree, a press works great.
While you are at it, read the manual on how they are supposed to be removed.
If I remember correctly some wheel studs are crimped, peened, or riveted in place, what ever you want to call it. For those that are the manual may specify some special way to remove them. If not then something that just slips around the head of the bolt / stud, like a socket, will support the hub while you press the bolt out, without damaging the hub even if lots of pressure is needed.
And if that won't work. Drill about 2/3 the diameter of the nominal size of the bolt from the head side, only about as deep as the hub is thick plus the head height. In other words, almost through to the other side. Then press or drive out, the hole will relieve the pressure.
If you do try and drive them out you will need a good "anvil" to back it up, the concrete floor works if you have nothing else. You can pound on the studs all day on a wooden bench and get no where.

Grigg

There is a tool out that is sort-of like a long nut that pulls the stud in wiht the threads. It's extra long for maximum thread engagement so as not the streatch the threads or break the stud. the kit also comes with a thrust washer and a spacer to keep from damaging the hub surface. I have a set of these, got them from Mac tools. I have seen a smaller set (7/16,1/2, 12x1.5,12x1.5) for about $40 at Sears. These work very well, and there's no need to remove the hub/axle from the vehicle. Uses an 1 1/8" socket to drive the hex on it.

I'll be using the big hammer and punch method because these studs are sheered off flush to the hub.

Thanks for the info guys. Now to go and use it!

Zeke

I just heated the flange a little bit and put the nut back on(i know you can't) and beat them out with a hammer. got replacemets from NAPA

Never removed them from the dif.

Normally studs do come out nicely with a nut on the end and a big hammer. In your case, because they are sheared off right at the hub, you may be better off doing some drilling first. If it starts to mush from pounding, the situation will just get more complicated.

I used an air hammer. It's a good one from Snap-on. Don't know if a HFT one would work as well but I use the air hammer to drive out all kinds of things. Didn't work on those king pins though. My ears are still ringing from using the BFH!

Here are some highly technical photographs:
http://picasaweb.google.com/orchidskip/DonTForceIt?authkey=0YGzJdcyZPQ

The air hammer is a great idea!
It appeals to my lazy side

Thanks Guys!

Canadian Tire has wheel studs and if you can bring a sample. If they're stubborn drilling a hole first like Truckernix said can help. Even a little warming would'nt hurt. Be careful not to bend the flange. Good luck.

Curt B.

i just drive them back out, might need a little heat