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by IrishPirate
Mon Jul 06, 2009 10:48 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Stripped Wheel Stud
Replies: 11
Views: 6572

Re: Stripped Wheel Stud (IrishPirate)

Hey all, Well, I got it done. The problem with the spinning stud was not what I thought it would be. The stud itself was fine (until I ruined it!), but the lug nut was stripped. I'll recap what I did because, for sure, someone else is going to have the same problem.Maybe some of you know this alread...
by IrishPirate
Sun Jul 05, 2009 10:53 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Stripped Wheel Stud
Replies: 11
Views: 6572

Re: Stripped Wheel Stud (RIT)

Hey everyone, I attempted the idea by Moonstone and it did not work. It seems I could not get enough leverage on the wheel to put tension on the spinning stud.I thought about another option and will give it a shot tomorrow. I am going to try to drill through the nut and into the stud, then tap the s...
by IrishPirate
Sat Jul 04, 2009 1:19 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Stripped Wheel Stud
Replies: 11
Views: 6572

Re: (moonstonemike)

Moonstone and Dragon. Yeah both are great ideas, especially lowering the car back down and turning the wheel. I will try that tomorrow.BTW: Alloy wheels. I should have mentioned that in my first post.Thanks much guys!!! And Happy 4th.
by IrishPirate
Fri Jul 03, 2009 12:57 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Stripped Wheel Stud
Replies: 11
Views: 6572

Re: Stripped Wheel Stud (keithvibe)

Hey KV, thanks for the link, but unfortunately, it doesn't help. I'm stuck at the point of still trying to get the wheel off. I have one stud that just spins when I turn the nut. I can't get that one nut off and so, I can't get the wheel off to replace the snapped stud.Any other suggestions out ther...
by IrishPirate
Fri Jul 03, 2009 6:57 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Stripped Wheel Stud
Replies: 11
Views: 6572

Stripped Wheel Stud

Hey, Nice to find a site like this for Vibe's. I'm looking for advice on fixing my wheel studs. I did a search and could not find anything close enough to help.I've got two separate problems with the wheel studs on one wheel. One stud snapped off. Easy enough to fix, just remove the disk rotor and r...