stripped lug nut???

metal22lica · 03-07-2003, 06:58 PM

today i went to have my tires rotated..and he couldnt cause a lug nut was stripped and he said it would of broke..this may sound stupid but how do i go about fixing this?

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toyota parts dude · 03-07-2003, 07:34 PM

is it a front or back one? the rear is real easy.

metal22lica · 03-07-2003, 07:37 PM

its a rear one..

toyota parts dude · 03-07-2003, 07:54 PM

he would not take it off because he was afraid it would snap off flush with wheel. there easy to do your self heres how. take your tire and drum off. get a punch and hammer and pound out the broke stud. to install the new one you'll need a impact gun for the air compressor to draw the new one in. has splines that fit tight in axle flange. slide the new stud threw the hole and put a couple washers on it with a plain lug nut on backwards then tighten it with gun till the splines are pulled into axle. the back of lug stud will be flush with axle. you mite have to spin axle around to find spot where stud will fit with brakes still on. hope that helps.

have fun

keisur · 03-07-2003, 08:40 PM

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Originally posted by metal22lica
today i went to have my tires rotated..and he couldnt cause a lug nut was stripped and he said it would of broke..this may sound stupid but how do i go about fixing this?

This didn't happen to be Firestone or Discount Tires did it? they stripped two of mine on the front of my wife's taco. actually the fronts are about that easy too. there is a slot that allows you to access the back of the hub but only enough room for one bolt at a time. I still need to replace mine. I have the new studs I just need to pick a day and sit in the garage for an hour or so to do it.

growinseed · 03-07-2003, 08:52 PM

If the torque on the air wrench was set for "MAC Truck" there might be a problem.

toyota parts dude · 03-07-2003, 09:09 PM

this happens from the last person that rotated the tires tightening them way to much.:cry: be glad you don't have a old solig axle truck you have to pull the whole rotor off to change the front stud

it takes almost 2 hours to do

Shane · 03-07-2003, 10:09 PM

If it breaks off flush it's easy, if it strips out in such a way that the nut gets stuck on and just spins freely (had it happen) you're gonna have to cut it off first before you can punch the rest of the stud out.

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Originally posted by toyota parts dude
to install the new one you'll need a impact gun for the air compressor to draw the new one in.

I do not recommend doing this with an impact wrench or rather even in this fashon unless there's no other possible way (such as on a Toy rear axle without removing it), I stripped a brand new stud once trying this. Make absolutely sure when the stud starts that it's lined up with the splines "cut" into the hole by the old stud, and use a hand wrench so you can feel if it's stripping out and stop before it's too late.

metal22lica · 03-07-2003, 11:07 PM

man..so i just wont be able to take the lug nut off and replace it with a new one? hmm...anyone in the area want to help me? i will let you touch my aisin hubs...please..anyone..someone..

Shane · 03-07-2003, 11:10 PM

You may, but if the nut's screwed up chances are the stud is as well. Or it may just be seized a bit and the guy's a :chicken: Put it this way, if it breaks it breaks. You still have 5 good ones on that wheel so it's not like you can't drive it to a shop or wherever to get help replacing it.

mtnfreak · 03-10-2003, 02:56 PM

Had this problem several times - always caused by some moron putting the nuts on with the impact wrench. Always, Always, Always start the nuts by hand. If you must use an air tool after that, use a socket drive or imapact on a low setting. Once the nuts are on all the way, snug them up with a torque wrench.

03-07-2003, 07:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
toyota parts dude Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: elizabethtown PA Posts: 448	lug nut is it a front or back one? the rear is real easy. __________________ jason liskey-----85 sr5 toyota 4runner 22re 5 speed 5" lift 33 " tires. for a trail rig 89 sr5 short bed 22re 5 speed for a daily driver 86 toyota dually 22re ex camper now a flat bed for a parts hauler/tow rig. soon to be a 5 speed

03-07-2003, 07:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
metal22lica Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 993	its a rear one.. __________________ SOLD??? Never 1990 Automatic V6 4WD SR5 4Runner Mods: Downey 1.5 HDs, Aisin Hubs, CD, CB with a 4' Firestik, Husky Liners, Maglite Mod, 2nd Gen Airbox Mod, K&N filter and a Smittybilt Brush Guard with 4 lights. Next: Rims? Shocks? Exhaust? PICS -Corey

03-07-2003, 07:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
toyota parts dude Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: elizabethtown PA Posts: 448	its easy he would not take it off because he was afraid it would snap off flush with wheel. there easy to do your self heres how. take your tire and drum off. get a punch and hammer and pound out the broke stud. to install the new one you'll need a impact gun for the air compressor to draw the new one in. has splines that fit tight in axle flange. slide the new stud threw the hole and put a couple washers on it with a plain lug nut on backwards then tighten it with gun till the splines are pulled into axle. the back of lug stud will be flush with axle. you mite have to spin axle around to find spot where stud will fit with brakes still on. hope that helps. have fun __________________ jason liskey-----85 sr5 toyota 4runner 22re 5 speed 5" lift 33 " tires. for a trail rig 89 sr5 short bed 22re 5 speed for a daily driver 86 toyota dually 22re ex camper now a flat bed for a parts hauler/tow rig. soon to be a 5 speed

03-07-2003, 09:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
toyota parts dude Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: elizabethtown PA Posts: 448	stripped lug nut this happens from the last person that rotated the tires tightening them way to much.:cry: be glad you don't have a old solig axle truck you have to pull the whole rotor off to change the front stud it takes almost 2 hours to do __________________ jason liskey-----85 sr5 toyota 4runner 22re 5 speed 5" lift 33 " tires. for a trail rig 89 sr5 short bed 22re 5 speed for a daily driver 86 toyota dually 22re ex camper now a flat bed for a parts hauler/tow rig. soon to be a 5 speed

03-07-2003, 11:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
metal22lica Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 993	man..so i just wont be able to take the lug nut off and replace it with a new one? hmm...anyone in the area want to help me? i will let you touch my aisin hubs...please..anyone..someone.. __________________ SOLD??? Never 1990 Automatic V6 4WD SR5 4Runner Mods: Downey 1.5 HDs, Aisin Hubs, CD, CB with a 4' Firestik, Husky Liners, Maglite Mod, 2nd Gen Airbox Mod, K&N filter and a Smittybilt Brush Guard with 4 lights. Next: Rims? Shocks? Exhaust? PICS -Corey

03-07-2003, 08:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
growinseed Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Shandon, CA Posts: 166	If the torque on the air wrench was set for "MAC Truck" there might be a problem.

03-07-2003, 11:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
Shane Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 3,000	You may, but if the nut's screwed up chances are the stud is as well. Or it may just be seized a bit and the guy's a :chicken: Put it this way, if it breaks it breaks. You still have 5 good ones on that wheel so it's not like you can't drive it to a shop or wherever to get help replacing it. __________________ "It's one great big dysfunctional family that now has to split up and spread dysfunctionality around the greater world," Bill Stainton on the breakup of the cast of "Almost Live!"

03-10-2003, 02:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
mtnfreak Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: People's Republic of Boulder Posts: 830	Had this problem several times - always caused by some moron putting the nuts on with the impact wrench. Always, Always, Always start the nuts by hand. If you must use an air tool after that, use a socket drive or imapact on a low setting. Once the nuts are on all the way, snug them up with a torque wrench.

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