Ok so i finally got around to loosening the rotor after about a solid 60 seconds of sledge hammer action. So I got to put the tire back on and tighten down the lug nuts. Last time around to make sure they are snug and one goes snap.

It's on the front tire, will 4 be good enouph? I know dumb question right ford put 5 on there for a reason.

can I back the old nut out of the hub? when I was taking the rotor off I felt back there and it felt as if the bold can be backed out that the lug nut drives on.

Thoughts suggestion?

Thanks.

 

This happened to me on a jeep i had. i was able to take a retractable magnet and pull the end of the stud through just enough to get the nut on. then i just tightened the lug nut down until down until it pulled the stud through the hub assembly. just be careful, it is possible to snap those studs.

 

cant pull it through. the studs have backs to them. I could feel it when trying to remove the rotor. That's why I asked if I could take it out from the back.

Thoughts?

 

Sorry. I didn't read very carefully. I didn't see that the stud had broken. You can knock those outta there, just be careful you don't bend the hub face banging on it. Or if you have air tools or access to some they make a type of chisle/punch. Put it on the face of the broken stud and pop it out the back. Fish the new one behind and tighten it through.

I've knocked them out with a good size punch, a small sledge and few good wacks. Hope this helps.

 

they should drive out to the rear. Its not a big deal

 

Are they threaded in or do they just lay in the hole? Just asking because I dont want to cause more damage.

I got air tools so If they are threaded I'll use the impact to back it out from the back. Do I need to use reverse or forward on the drill to back them out from the back of the hug?

Would it be easier to use the 5lb hammer to hit it our or sledge hammer or should I use the impact?

Can I pick a replacement bolt up at a local home depot or autoparts store?

Thanks again for the help.

 

cant really confirm since I haven't broken one on my truck...yet. Most all the ones I have ever done/seen are splined into the hub

 

alsupercab is right. i haven't seen on yet that is threaded into the hub. some are smooth around the base of the stud and some have ridges which help it hold into place once its seated.