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Hoogah · 05-21-2018, 01:51 AM

I have to replace two rear wheel studs/hub bolts due to their threads being toast. I cannot get proper tension on the lug nuts without them slipping.

Naturally this has me thinking (worrying) about the rest. I have visually inspected each one and come to the conclusion that it's pretty hard to tell when the threads have "crossed that line", as there is a range of presentations!

Brattons website suggests a wheel lug nut torque of 50-55 foot pounds. Should I just use the torque wrench at that setting and assume that the stud is OK if I get no slippage?

How would you make this decision?

BILL WILLIAMSON · 05-21-2018, 08:04 AM

IF I were in doubt, I'd replace them ALL & in the beginning, use a little LIGHT OIL, on the threads.
Bill Safe

Synchro909 · 05-21-2018, 09:57 AM

Wheel studs are cheap. It costs a few $ to remove the old and install the new but overall, the cost is trifling compared to the potential consequences. IMHO.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 05-21-2018, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Synchro909

Wheel studs are cheap. It costs a few $ to remove the old and install the new but overall, the cost is trifling compared to the potential consequences. IMHO.

YES, PIZZA gets to the house BEFORE the Police, they gotta' EAT TOO!
Bill Accommodating

Ruth · 05-21-2018, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

YES, PIZZA gets to the house BEFORE the Police, they gotta' EAT TOO!
Bill Accommodating

Tom Wesenberg · 05-21-2018, 07:50 PM

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Check the lug nuts, as they might be shot. Some of the repro nuts are too loose.

Benson · 05-21-2018, 08:27 PM

I agree with Tom W.

See info from Vince Falter's site.

http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/dangerouslugnuts.htm

Notice that Vince posted this in 2002 ... so problem has been going on for long time.

There are many bad nuts floating around at swap meets ... many people trying to purge these junk parts.

MAG · 05-22-2018, 09:16 AM

Agree with Post 6.

05-21-2018, 01:51 AM	#1
Hoogah Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia Posts: 800	Hub bolts/Wheel studs - when to replace? I have to replace two rear wheel studs/hub bolts due to their threads being toast. I cannot get proper tension on the lug nuts without them slipping. Naturally this has me thinking (worrying) about the rest. I have visually inspected each one and come to the conclusion that it's pretty hard to tell when the threads have "crossed that line", as there is a range of presentations! Brattons website suggests a wheel lug nut torque of 50-55 foot pounds. Should I just use the torque wrench at that setting and assume that the stud is OK if I get no slippage? How would you make this decision?

05-21-2018, 08:04 AM	#2
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Hub bolts/Wheel studs - when to replace? IF I were in doubt, I'd replace them ALL & in the beginning, use a little LIGHT OIL, on the threads. Bill Safe __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

05-21-2018, 09:57 AM	#3
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 8,044	Re: Hub bolts/Wheel studs - when to replace? Wheel studs are cheap. It costs a few $ to remove the old and install the new but overall, the cost is trifling compared to the potential consequences. IMHO. __________________ I sometimes wonder what happened to the people who asked me for directions. Even at my age, I still like to look at a young, attractive woman but I can't really remember why.

05-21-2018, 07:50 PM	#6
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Hub bolts/Wheel studs - when to replace? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Check the lug nuts, as they might be shot. Some of the repro nuts are too loose.

05-21-2018, 08:27 PM	#7
Benson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cen~Col - Central Highlands Posts: 2,757	Re: Hub bolts/Wheel studs - when to replace? I agree with Tom W. See info from Vince Falter's site. http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/dangerouslugnuts.htm Notice that Vince posted this in 2002 ... so problem has been going on for long time. There are many bad nuts floating around at swap meets ... many people trying to purge these junk parts. Last edited by Benson; 05-22-2018 at 09:53 AM.

05-22-2018, 09:16 AM	#8
MAG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 926	Re: Hub bolts/Wheel studs - when to replace? Agree with Post 6. __________________ I noticed the harder I work the luckier I get!