outceltj

So the other day I was preparing my car for the drag strip and I had a stripped stud. I used a hammer to get the oem stud out. I purchased some new ones at napa and I couldn't get it to set in the hole straight bc of the speed sensor wheel. I noticed that the oem ones had a side shaved flat. I then went to lowes to buy a grinder to make quick work of the heads. Once I a side flat the stud went right into place. Lastly I used a nut to set the stud. Once it was set I was able to put my DRs on.

Unfortunatletly I wasnt able to make it to the track but I did learn how to replace studs which isn't bad at all. Thought I'd share my unlucky day

808muscle

You only stripped one? Amateur! Lol. I butchered 5. I have gotten real good about replacing them. It's nice that they are so easily replaced.

Diabolical!

Always start your lug nuts at least five turns before using an impact or lug wrench and always torque to 100 lb. ft. You'll never strip a stud again.

BWfVA

Yeah I done that on three before because it took me a bit to learn just what Diabolical said lol. Yeah I know Duh but yes thank God they are a snap to fix

moosestang

I never use an impact wrench on my lug nuts. It's not worth the trouble of dragging it out of the shop.

outceltj

Thanks guys I'll have to start with 100lbs of torque. I always put them on and then use a ratchet to start them and then my impact. I was really upset bc it was the day of the track but not a big deal I guess. Thanks for the input everyone.

808 u made me laugh on that post. This was my fourth time changing all four corners. So this time I just left the DRs on. Thinking that I will leave them on during track season and then take them off. I have a explorer to drive around but I'll still take the car out

outceltj

How do u guys draw in the stud???

UofHmustang

Put enough washers on the stud so you don't run out of thread when tightening, followed by the application of some elbow grease.

Jas5

Not sure how you would strip a stud using either impact or hand wrench, I'm guessing you barely even started it 1-2 threads. Even at age 15 I never stripped any when working in auto shops, using 1/2 inch impacts :P

I like to use anti-seize compound on the threads as well, small amount.

Diabolical!

Now that's how you answer your own question like a boss.