2nd Gen. Dodge Ram - No Drivetrain Discussion for all Dodge Rams from 1994 through 2002. Please, no engine or drivetrain discussion.

wheel studs

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-01-2010, 08:32 PM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
pwregan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: plymouth, mass
Posts: 222
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
wheel studs

been shopping for wheel studs in preparation for some upcoming work on the truck and -WOW- these are expensive
anyone found any deals on studs anywhere- planning on replacing all on front axel and i don't want to spend a mint on these- thanks
Old 07-02-2010, 07:49 AM
  #2  
Administrator
 
patdaly's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Streator Illinois
Posts: 8,372
Received 171 Likes on 129 Posts
LOL, Wheel studs are not one of those items I normally look for a sale on........
Old 07-02-2010, 08:29 AM
  #3  
Registered User
 
nickg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Edmonton Alberta
Posts: 2,435
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
if your changing your hubs/rotors, there is no issue re-using the studs, just use a brass drift/punch or brass hammer to remove them, or any soft metal, to put between the stud and hammer as to not wreck the threads.
when reinstalling use a steel punch to drive them back in
Old 07-02-2010, 11:39 AM
  #4  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
pwregan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: plymouth, mass
Posts: 222
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
wheel studs

thanks nick- i will try that- expecting a sore hand from a smash from my bfh-lol
patdaly- you are right, a part not to skimp on!!
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
leeboy
2nd Gen. Dodge Ram - No Drivetrain
12
12-22-2014 09:48 AM
77machomopar
Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
2
11-30-2009 11:55 PM
livewire
12 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
5
04-03-2006 11:47 PM
Turbo Deeezle
HELP!
8
10-12-2004 11:23 AM
Copenhagenjunkie
HELP!
22
12-18-2003 03:17 PM



Quick Reply: wheel studs



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:43 PM.