Trout...

Mmmmm - well took my wheels off today to find that when I last put the front left wheel on that the lock nut had crossthreaded the stud....and it gets worse....I then used it on a different stud by mistake and now have two cross-threaded studs. One is usable but one is completely buggered.

How do I resolve this - any help appreciated.

Trout

Dremel

To be honest, the only way would be to replace the 2 damaged studs.
It's no use running a die nut down them, as there would'nt be much metal left, and the nuts would probably strip threads anyway.

Good luck,

Dremel.

Trout...

Dremel,

I guessed I would have to replace them - is this straightforward?

Just never heard of it being done.

Cheers,

Trout

nickwrx

Trout,

I've stripped the threads before as well , fairly straight foward job , but it will require alot of brute force .

All you have to do is hit the stud with a hammer, i think i used a metal rod the same size as the stud.
when you put the new stud in from behind you might have to take the back plate off but i manage to spin the wheel hub in the exact place then give it a whack , just make sure you line up the splein thread on the stud.

You dont have hit the stud all the home, when you put the wheel back on this should pull the stud in.

hope that made sum sense,

nick.

Trout...

Fantastic - thanks for the help!

Trout

PS Off to buy two wheel studs!

David_Wallis

gimme a shout if you want them doing.

David

Trout...

David,

was going to call you

Trout

Dremel

Sorry I did'nt reply, was busy, even too busy to meet up Monday night...........if you need any help, feel free to ask, I'm only in Selby.

Dremel.
(The new-comer who appeared with Tonka in January)