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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 01:23 PM
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I'm changing the tires on the back of my car today and while I was taking the nuts off on the pass. side and one of the nuts wouldn't come off of the stud with an impact so i got a 1/2" in. ratchet and started turning it and the stud snapped.Now my ques. is, do I have to take out the axle to change the stud?
Old Oct 16, 2009 | 01:28 PM
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you shouldn't have to. you might have to remove the brakes, but there should be enough room to wiggle a new one in there.

use a lugnut and a bunch of washers to pull the new one through the axle with your impact. if your lugs are conical on one side and flat on the other, put the flat end towards the washers.

like these.
Old Oct 16, 2009 | 01:36 PM
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ok thanks I didn't think I would have to, but just wanted to make sure before pulling out the axle
Old Oct 16, 2009 | 05:02 PM
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ok I got it changed, put the new tires on it(245/50s) and it's seriously spinning worse than it was before with the bald tires on it(215/60s) it is sideways in second now.What's up with that?

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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 08:37 PM
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245's made a huge diffrence on mine.it's either brand or pressure.drop a few pounds and try it.
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put drag radials on it..f street tires
Old Oct 16, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by mjr46
put drag radials on it..f street tires
buy me some
Old Oct 16, 2009 | 09:09 PM
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Thats because you got 50 HP by getting bigger/new tires.....
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Originally Posted by mustangsneverdie
buy me some
get a second job
Old Oct 16, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by RODRIGUEZ
Thats because you got 50 HP by getting bigger/new tires.....
stop trying to be a big boy and go play in the sandbox I know I din't gain anything dumba*&
I'm just not understanding exactly why it's doin like it is



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