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LT 72 Jimmy · 08-05-2003, 07:31 PM

I just broke one of the studs on one of my front hubs. I have a 72 4x4 Jimmy with disc brakes in the front. Could someone please give me some simple instructions for changing the stud? I am having new wheels and tires mounted in the morning. The tire place won't change the stud. I am trying to paint some of the hub area before the new wheels and tires. Thanks in advance for your help.

LT

jcueckert13 · 08-05-2003, 07:59 PM

there is no easy way you have to disassemble the entire hub and pound out the stud with a punch and hammer.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 08-05-2003, 08:11 PM

Once you get the old stud out, you can "pull" the new stud into place by using a regular wheel nut. If you put on a couple of greased up washers, screw the nut on with the taper out and then tighten the nut up and you can pull the stud into place. I use an impact wrench to speed it up.

Jim

08-05-2003, 07:31 PM	#1
LT 72 Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arkansas Posts: 252	help with broken wheel stud I just broke one of the studs on one of my front hubs. I have a 72 4x4 Jimmy with disc brakes in the front. Could someone please give me some simple instructions for changing the stud? I am having new wheels and tires mounted in the morning. The tire place won't change the stud. I am trying to paint some of the hub area before the new wheels and tires. Thanks in advance for your help. LT

08-05-2003, 07:59 PM	#2
jcueckert13 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Edgewood New Mexico Posts: 2,088	there is no easy way you have to disassemble the entire hub and pound out the stud with a punch and hammer. __________________ 1990 subaru legcy (daily driver) 1987 Toyota 4runner (weekend toy) 1968 C30 flatbed dually 1970 C10 longbed stepside (in pieces) 1976 Dodge Dart 1963 Dodge Dart

08-05-2003, 08:11 PM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Once you get the old stud out, you can "pull" the new stud into place by using a regular wheel nut. If you put on a couple of greased up washers, screw the nut on with the taper out and then tighten the nut up and you can pull the stud into place. I use an impact wrench to speed it up. Jim



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