03-19-2011, 06:05 PM | #4 | |
just can't cover up my redneck
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Columbus OH
Posts: 11,414
|
Re: Stripped wheel studs
Though it may "technically" work, I would not do it like that. It is not only harder on the stud than need-be, there is a lot of force being applied to the conical seat of the wheel too. A steel wheel is intended to have some "spring" to it, which can be damaged by this. It can also "gall" the nut and/or the wheel. The smaller (7/16") studs of a 4x4 are more likely to be damaged by this method.
If you feel that you "have to" pull them in: Use a flat faced nut (or the back of a conical nut) Use a flat washer under the nut Lubricate the threads and the faces of the washer and nut w/a good hi-pressure grease. It would be far better to press them in from the back side, either by truly "pressing" or with a hammer/punch.
__________________
You can review the site's rules here. Quote:
Bad planning on your part does not necessarily constitute an instant emergency on my part.... The great thing about being a pessimist is that you are either pleasantly surprised or right. |
|
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|