Wheel Stud safety issues

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01-13-2013, 05:34 PM

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torquefan

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Originally Posted by Argo

So I have lost 3 more lugs over the last year or so. Why isn't dodge recalling this issue? The dealer gave me half off but it should be free.... 20% failure is pretty bad.... 6 of 32 lugs sheared on mine. Also, dealers have told me the specs are for 140 lbs on my 2009....

Haven't seen or heard of a manufacturing issue on these vehicles. Every broken or loose wheel stud I have ever seen has been due to overloading, undertorquing, improper aftermarket wheels etc.

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07-18-2014, 08:17 PM

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The 4th gen 3500 wheel stud torque is 145 ft-lb. I have Alcoa wheels now so I need to check them to be sure they are good.

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07-09-2015, 12:09 PM

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Having all 8 studs replaced today on my driver side rear. I I felt a rattle and heard a noise so I pulled over. Had 3 studs left. this was Tuesday afternoon. Drove down the mountain to the nearest dealer. They are thinking flat backed rims with rotor keepers is the problem. $350 total.