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red71cheyenne · 08-01-2011, 10:45 PM

Went on a dump run for the wife to get rid of a bed we don't use anymore. Had a slight problem on the way there:

red71cheyenne · 08-01-2011, 10:46 PM

Not sure why, but 5 of the 6 lugs let go and off went the tire and wheel. I still can't even find it in the dense underbrush. My poor navigator was freaked out!

VA72C10 · 08-01-2011, 11:00 PM

Wow, sorry to hear about that. Hope you find the rim and get it fixed up and back on the road w/out a lot of issues...

red71cheyenne · 08-04-2011, 07:56 PM

Went back today and found my tire and wheel. They had cruised up into some brush about a 100 yards from where the wheel came off. The wheel seems to be fine with only a little damage to one hole where the stud snapped off. Any idea what might cause this? I knocked the rest of the studs out of the hub and they are just snapped off. Could it just be age? I'm going to get new studs and lugs and go from there. Oh and a new drum, this one is a little ate up from the road. Brakes are fine.

71swb4x4 · 08-04-2011, 08:19 PM

Sounds like they were either overtightened, or undertightened and they worked their way loose and the wheel was banging around on the studs. Are any of the holes wallowed out?

2003 silverado · 08-04-2011, 09:19 PM

sorry to see that But you do have to admit she looks great even if a little broken down.

bigbadchev72 · 08-04-2011, 11:42 PM

Cant tell by the pics all that great what wheels you have, But some of the older mag wheels used a special shouldered lug nut. Are your holes eggshaped?

red71cheyenne · 08-05-2011, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

Sounds like they were either overtightened, or undertightened and they worked their way loose and the wheel was banging around on the studs. Are any of the holes wallowed out?

Only one of the holes received any damage and that was just a slight scrape on the backside. All of the rest of them look perfect. I bought new mag lugs and studs today and the lugs still fit tight in the holes.

red71cheyenne · 08-05-2011, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 2003 silverado

sorry to see that But you do have to admit she looks great even if a little broken down.

Hehe, thanks for the props, she's a definite 20 footer though.

red71cheyenne · 08-05-2011, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bigbadchev72

Cant tell by the pics all that great what wheels you have, But some of the older mag wheels used a special shouldered lug nut. Are your holes eggshaped?

They are slots, but none of the holes are misshapen or anything. I'm guessing I overtightened or they just gave up. I haven't had the wheels off of it since I put the new tires on and that was back in November.

OldCreek · 08-07-2011, 02:54 AM

You gotta keep your truck/blazer in good driving condition! Episodes like this and your lady will never want to ride in your truck again...

red71cheyenne · 08-07-2011, 12:48 PM

Ya, thats my youngest daughter and she's pretty much sworn off the blazer now.

red71cheyenne · 08-07-2011, 12:50 PM

Tore the hub off yesterday and put in new studs then repacked all the bearings and everything. It looks to be in good shape for being 40+ years old.

SeventyOne · 08-07-2011, 08:00 PM

How much thread engagement do you have on the lug nuts?

red71cheyenne · 08-08-2011, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SeventyOne

How much thread engagement do you have on the lug nuts?

Nearly all of it. These are long shank mag lugs. Same thing I had on it before, only they were locking ones.

08-01-2011, 10:45 PM	#1
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	My goof for the day Went on a dump run for the wife to get rid of a bed we don't use anymore. Had a slight problem on the way there: Attached Images __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

08-01-2011, 10:46 PM	#2
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: My goof for the day Not sure why, but 5 of the 6 lugs let go and off went the tire and wheel. I still can't even find it in the dense underbrush. My poor navigator was freaked out! __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

08-01-2011, 11:00 PM	#3
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: My goof for the day Wow, sorry to hear about that. Hope you find the rim and get it fixed up and back on the road w/out a lot of issues... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-04-2011, 07:56 PM	#4
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: My goof for the day Went back today and found my tire and wheel. They had cruised up into some brush about a 100 yards from where the wheel came off. The wheel seems to be fine with only a little damage to one hole where the stud snapped off. Any idea what might cause this? I knocked the rest of the studs out of the hub and they are just snapped off. Could it just be age? I'm going to get new studs and lugs and go from there. Oh and a new drum, this one is a little ate up from the road. Brakes are fine. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

08-04-2011, 08:19 PM	#5
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: My goof for the day Sounds like they were either overtightened, or undertightened and they worked their way loose and the wheel was banging around on the studs. Are any of the holes wallowed out? __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

08-04-2011, 09:19 PM	#6
2003 silverado Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West Chester Pa Posts: 965	Re: My goof for the day sorry to see that But you do have to admit she looks great even if a little broken down. __________________ !972 K5 Blazer,Highlander,A/C a twin to the one I Had 1972 K/5 Blazer CST Highlander 15YR project 2003 Silverado Crew 2500HD (Daily driver) 1997 Ford focus (Beater) 2003 ford Taurus (student) 2014 Ford Fusion HYB (wife) 2003 Jetta ( Student)

08-04-2011, 11:42 PM	#7
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Re: My goof for the day Cant tell by the pics all that great what wheels you have, But some of the older mag wheels used a special shouldered lug nut. Are your holes eggshaped? __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

08-07-2011, 02:54 AM	#11
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: My goof for the day You gotta keep your truck/blazer in good driving condition! Episodes like this and your lady will never want to ride in your truck again... __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

08-07-2011, 12:48 PM	#12
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: My goof for the day Ya, thats my youngest daughter and she's pretty much sworn off the blazer now. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

08-07-2011, 12:50 PM	#13
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: My goof for the day Tore the hub off yesterday and put in new studs then repacked all the bearings and everything. It looks to be in good shape for being 40+ years old. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

08-07-2011, 08:00 PM	#14
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,382	Re: My goof for the day How much thread engagement do you have on the lug nuts?



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