wheel stud broke now what

Imslow · January 16th, 2012, 12:33 PM

i was putting on my new wheels and was breaking the lugs loose and with barley any effort one broke off.. i lifed the car started taking the lug nuts off and the last one right before it would come off, just starts spinning which i assume the stud is spinning with it. so i put the lug nuts back on and could not get that last one to tighten anymore like it was spinning again. so i assume i have 2 studs to replace, i backed out and drove 10 ft and there was vibrating coming from the passenger front(which the broken studs are) is this caused by the studs being like this? and if so am i going to have to tow it to a shop and have them replace the studs aswell as the hub? any info would help never had this happen before.

gt_andy · January 16th, 2012, 12:36 PM

If its the front the studs they are pretty easy to replace..

Just go to autozone and get new ones..

T-Lee. 30 · January 16th, 2012, 12:39 PM

I had it happen to my front studs like 8 years ago on my cougar. Just bang them out with a hammer and replace them with new ones.

Imslow · January 16th, 2012, 12:44 PM

alright thanks, any idea of how much they cost? and are they easy to replace?

SSG Pate · January 16th, 2012, 12:47 PM

they are easy to replace, and they are only a couple bucks each.

thunderbolt64 · January 16th, 2012, 12:49 PM

usually no more than 2 bucks per stud

check the hub assembly and make sure the stud hole is not cracked

as previously stated, knock stud out and press new one in

Imslow · January 16th, 2012, 12:49 PM

good to hear, any tips i should know on how to replace them

T-Lee. 30 · January 16th, 2012, 01:03 PM

knock the old ones out with a hammer and put the other ones in. if you dont want to try and bang the other ones in put spacers on the stud and put the bolt on and tighten it down untl you see the stud is all the way in.

Imslow · January 16th, 2012, 01:23 PM

thanks for the info

stal94gt · January 16th, 2012, 02:10 PM

wheel studs are easy to replace i break them all the time. once the wheel is off it takes me about 3 min to replace with mistakes.

stud replacement.3gp - YouTube

i fish out the stud with a magnet stick

DickH · January 16th, 2012, 02:12 PM

Dont take it to a shop, worst case scenario you just buy a new assembly for 40-5 bucks and end up with a new wheel bearing too.

KV007 · January 16th, 2012, 02:22 PM

they suck so much ass man. always happens. especially when it happens to the back and its stripped out so u have to get replacement 31 spline axles...

Imslow · January 16th, 2012, 02:36 PM

thanks for the vid, when i get out of work im going to go pick some up and try it. thanks guys

mustanginky · January 16th, 2012, 02:39 PM

if they wont easily come out a little heat goes a long way, just get a propane torch and heat up the hub assembly a bit and you'll be good to go.

Imslow · January 16th, 2012, 02:57 PM

so just remove the wheel. do i have to remove anything else?

stal94gt · January 16th, 2012, 03:02 PM

I don't take off the brakes and rotors. But it is alot easier if you do. I use a magnet stick to fish the stud threw

1996 GT · January 16th, 2012, 03:06 PM

Punch the stud out.
Place new stud in hole.
Hand tighen a lug nut on it.
Tighten with a breaker bar.
Make sure its sucked into the hole properly.
Voila, job well done.

Imslow · January 16th, 2012, 03:07 PM

seems easy enough, wont get a chance until tomarrow to do it. hope it goes smooth

WKvernich · January 16th, 2012, 05:36 PM

It's a lot easier with an impact gun. I did this two days ago, literally took 10 minutes once I got everything off.

stal94gt · January 16th, 2012, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by WKvernich

It's a lot easier with an impact gun. I did this two days ago, literally took 10 minutes once I got everything off.

Of course its easy with an impact gun but someone can do it just as fast if not faster than I did in my vid with simple hand tools. I made a few mistakes

January 16th, 2012, 12:33 PM	#1
Imslow Regular 1999 mustang gt 14.04@99.57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Posts: 104 iTrader: 1 reviews	wheel stud broke now what i was putting on my new wheels and was breaking the lugs loose and with barley any effort one broke off.. i lifed the car started taking the lug nuts off and the last one right before it would come off, just starts spinning which i assume the stud is spinning with it. so i put the lug nuts back on and could not get that last one to tighten anymore like it was spinning again. so i assume i have 2 studs to replace, i backed out and drove 10 ft and there was vibrating coming from the passenger front(which the broken studs are) is this caused by the studs being like this? and if so am i going to have to tow it to a shop and have them replace the studs aswell as the hub? any info would help never had this happen before.

January 16th, 2012, 12:36 PM	#2
gt_andy Regular 2000 Mustang GT 13.10@103 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 309 iTrader: 0 reviews	If its the front the studs they are pretty easy to replace.. Just go to autozone and get new ones.. __________________ 2000 Ford Mustang GT 5spd (TOY) 1997 Ford Tunderbird LX = Daily Driver

January 16th, 2012, 12:39 PM	#3
T-Lee. 30 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 03 gt, 96 tbird, 05bv gxp Faster than trolls! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: United States! Posts: 5,275 iTrader: 0 reviews	I had it happen to my front studs like 8 years ago on my cougar. Just bang them out with a hammer and replace them with new ones. __________________ 03 V1 S trim @5psi 339/359 3:73's Iraq and Afghanistan War Vet 4 deployments from 01-08.My Wife is also a War Vet

January 16th, 2012, 12:47 PM	#5
SSG Pate Premium Member 00 Mustang GT Vert/88 5.0 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,766 iTrader: 3 reviews	they are easy to replace, and they are only a couple bucks each. __________________ Proud Iraq and Afghanistan War veteran Powered By MMR 4.75L Stroker, Tuned at Kurgan Motorsports

January 16th, 2012, 12:49 PM	#6
thunderbolt64 Regular '66, '83, '89, '04 & '11 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 56 iTrader: 0 reviews	usually no more than 2 bucks per stud check the hub assembly and make sure the stud hole is not cracked as previously stated, knock stud out and press new one in __________________

January 16th, 2012, 12:44 PM	#4
Imslow Regular 1999 mustang gt 14.04@99.57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Posts: 104 iTrader: 1 reviews	alright thanks, any idea of how much they cost? and are they easy to replace?

January 16th, 2012, 01:03 PM	#8
T-Lee. 30 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 03 gt, 96 tbird, 05bv gxp Faster than trolls! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: United States! Posts: 5,275 iTrader: 0 reviews	knock the old ones out with a hammer and put the other ones in. if you dont want to try and bang the other ones in put spacers on the stud and put the bolt on and tighten it down untl you see the stud is all the way in. __________________ 03 V1 S trim @5psi 339/359 3:73's Iraq and Afghanistan War Vet 4 deployments from 01-08.My Wife is also a War Vet

January 16th, 2012, 01:23 PM	#9
Imslow Regular 1999 mustang gt 14.04@99.57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Posts: 104 iTrader: 1 reviews	thanks for the info

January 16th, 2012, 02:12 PM	#11
DickH MM Fanatic 2003 gt 5.4 32v on the way Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 4,191 iTrader: 2 reviews	Dont take it to a shop, worst case scenario you just buy a new assembly for 40-5 bucks and end up with a new wheel bearing too. __________________ 2003 Mustang gt - usual mods - slowly working on 5.4 swap 2004 srt4 - Stock DD/winter beater Click here for your tuning needs Before asking a gearing related question click THIS link and enjoy all your saved time.

January 16th, 2012, 02:22 PM	#12
KV007 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang Gt Slow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: redding,california Posts: 2,532 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 2 reviews	they suck so much ass man. always happens. especially when it happens to the back and its stripped out so u have to get replacement 31 spline axles... __________________ 409rwhp at 4500 rpms.Vortech V1 Intercooled,kurgan motorsports powerpipe, 3.12 pulley, all Mac Exhaust,Sct Tuner,Bolt Ons,Cobra Brakes,MM cc plates,Vis 2000 cobra r hood,MGW shifter,Strange 31 Spline axles,Eaton Possi

January 16th, 2012, 02:36 PM	#13
Imslow Regular 1999 mustang gt 14.04@99.57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Posts: 104 iTrader: 1 reviews	thanks for the vid, when i get out of work im going to go pick some up and try it. thanks guys

January 16th, 2012, 02:39 PM	#14
mustanginky MM Fanatic 2000 gt Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: La grange, KY Posts: 4,259 iTrader: 2 reviews	if they wont easily come out a little heat goes a long way, just get a propane torch and heat up the hub assembly a bit and you'll be good to go. __________________ Procharged 2000 5 Speed BAB GT, built motor, blower cams, speedy dyno tune 412 hp, 450 rw tq HARDCORE CREW BRIGHT ATLANTIC BLUE CREW #1 MEMBER

January 16th, 2012, 02:57 PM	#15
Imslow Regular 1999 mustang gt 14.04@99.57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Posts: 104 iTrader: 1 reviews	so just remove the wheel. do i have to remove anything else?

January 16th, 2012, 03:02 PM	#16
stal94gt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 mustang v6 ;) slow Join Date: May 2010 Location: eglin afb florida Posts: 10,197 iTrader: 2 reviews	I don't take off the brakes and rotors. But it is alot easier if you do. I use a magnet stick to fish the stud threw __________________ bone stock from the factory!

January 16th, 2012, 03:06 PM	#17
1996 GT Traction...? 1996 GT/ 2008 GT Vert Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,207 iTrader: 0 reviews	Punch the stud out. Place new stud in hole. Hand tighen a lug nut on it. Tighten with a breaker bar. Make sure its sucked into the hole properly. Voila, job well done.

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January 16th, 2012, 03:07 PM	#18
Imslow Regular 1999 mustang gt 14.04@99.57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Posts: 104 iTrader: 1 reviews	seems easy enough, wont get a chance until tomarrow to do it. hope it goes smooth

January 16th, 2012, 05:36 PM	#19
WKvernich Newbie 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nashville, Tennessee Posts: 27 iTrader: 0 reviews	It's a lot easier with an impact gun. I did this two days ago, literally took 10 minutes once I got everything off.

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