You can see the spacing on the threads get wider where the stud is stretched.How do you check for stretch? Only thing I can think of is measure diameter.
You can see the spacing on the threads get wider where the stud is stretched.How do you check for stretch? Only thing I can think of is measure diameter.
You caught me mid-edit… so I guess the stretch would standout because the threads captured in the lug nut would stay relatively the same making those on either side obvious to the eye?You can see the spacing on the threads get wider where the stud is stretched.
Not either side generally. Between the lug nut and the hub flange is where I usually see the stretch. I've seen them bad enough that the spacing on the threads was double what it should be and the stud was still in one piece. I strongly urged the owner not to drive it like that and he insisted he had known of the issue for some time and was not dead yet.You caught me mid-edit… so I guess the stretch would standout because the threads captured in the lug nut would stay relatively the same making those on either side obvious to the eye?
Good point on the “either side” correction, I have not finished my coffee yet.Not either side generally. Between the lug nut and the hub flange is where I usually see the stretch. I've seen them bad enough that the spacing on the threads was double what it should be and the stud was still in one piece. I strongly urged the owner not to drive it like that and he insisted he had known of the issue for some time and was not dead yet.
As you have written many times, it is never a problem right up until the moment that it is a problem.Not either side generally. Between the lug nut and the hub flange is where I usually see the stretch. I've seen them bad enough that the spacing on the threads was double what it should be and the stud was still in one piece. I strongly urged the owner not to drive it like that and he insisted he had known of the issue for some time and was not dead yet.
I explained that as well.As you have written many times, it is never a problem right up until the moment that it is a problem.
you were probably fine, but in the case of the OP we know that 4 lug nuts came off and 1 broke. it's like $20 for a set of 5 studs. I know I'm not risking my life or others for $20. especially when i've already got the parts removed to replace 1 and all thats needed is 4 more hits with a BFH ......When I bought my TJ a few years ago it had only 4 lugs - didn't notice until after I drove 100 miles!
Just called the local autostore. $2.59 a pop for dorman front studs. I am just going to replace all of them probably since I don't want anything to go wrong for the next owner.you were probably fine, but in the case of the OP we know that 4 lug nuts came off and 1 broke. it's like $20 for a set of 5 studs. I know I'm not risking my life or others for $20. especially when i've already got the parts removed to replace 1 and all thats needed is 4 more hits with a BFH ......
I didn’t think I had to either but there isn’t enough room for a new lug to go in the hole since the shield is in the way.i believe you dont need to remove that !
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No they are the exact same. I saw someone else on here had the same issue and everyone’s response to his post was to take the entire unit outare the new studs longer than the originals ?
Smack the shield inward with a punch right in the middle where the caliper sits.No they are the exact same. I saw someone else on here had the same issue and everyone’s response to his post was to take the entire unit out
Thread on a good nut, it'll bind if the stud is damaged.How do you check for stretch?
Removing the hub isn't a big deal. Just leave the axle attached and pull it all out together. I can't really tell from your comment, are you doing this or just researching it in general? The studs have splines and are press fit in the hub.(hopefully it ain't something where you have to tear half the front-end off just to remove the stud).