Thread: Lug stud replacement

Hey guys,
I have a 2001 GP SE. On the right rear wheel (from the drivers position) the threads on one of the studs is stripped. Can I replace it without removing the bearing hub assembly? In other words, is their enough room in the back to put the stud through the hole w/o something getting in the way? Also, I need a new stud and acorn nut too for it. Where do you recommend I go to buy a new one that's high quality, Dealership?

This may or may not help.....

A few years ago I noticed a front lug nut missing, which turned out to be a broken stud. I went to my local parts store and got a new nut and stud. For the stud, they listed "regular length" or "short length". I got the shorter one as it was noted that it could be installed without removing the bearing. Luckily I went to my buddy's shop to use his hoist, cuz that short length stud was not going to go in any which way. Pulled the bearing, installed the stud, put the wheel on..... the stud is so short that you could not get the nut on. FAWK! Ordered the regular length stud and went for lunch. Came back a few hours later and did the job again.


Regular length stud, Raybestos #2093B
Short length stud, Raybestos #27711B


The 2093B is used on the rear, and my app guide does not say anything about bearing removal, so maybe there is more room in the back.

Originally Posted by Bronco Boy

This may or may not help.....

A few years ago I noticed a front lug nut missing, which turned out to be a broken stud. I went to my local parts store and got a new nut and stud. For the stud, they listed "regular length" or "short length". I got the shorter one as it was noted that it could be installed without removing the bearing. Luckily I went to my buddy's shop to use his hoist, cuz that short length stud was not going to go in any which way. Pulled the bearing, installed the stud, put the wheel on..... the stud is so short that you could not get the nut on. FAWK! Ordered the regular length stud and went for lunch. Came back a few hours later and did the job again.


Regular length stud, Raybestos #2093B
Short length stud, Raybestos #27711B


The 2093B is used on the rear, and my app guide does not say anything about bearing removal, so maybe there is more room in the back.

Thanks for the info. I'm hoping that I don't have to remove the bearing hub.

AutoZone and the like should have them, quality is going to be pretty much the same on all of them. the problem if when a bad mechanic puts the lugs on with the impact gun before they start them by hand and don't realize they crossed the threads.

Originally Posted by Swiggles

AutoZone and the like should have them, quality is going to be pretty much the same on all of them. the problem if when a bad mechanic puts the lugs on with the impact gun before they start them by hand and don't realize they crossed the threads.

Thanks for the info.

not sure if the back is like the front, tight to get the new lug in, what we do for the front is cut one side of the backing part off so it can slide past the ring where the studs go. then use a lug nut on backwards ( flat side to the hub) to crank it in place.

[QUOTE=Scottydoggs;1454591]not sure if the back is like the front, tight to get the new lug in, what we do for the front is cut one side of the backing part off so it can slide past the ring where the studs go. then use a lug nut on backwards ( flat side to the hub) to crank it in place Thanks Scotty!