Spinning lug nut and stud
08-11-2022, 09:54 AM
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Spinning lug nut and stud
My neighbor asked me for some help changing out a broken front end link on his kids G37X.
Got the end links swapped, and when putting the wheels back on, one of the lug nuts/studs is just spinning. My first thought was the decorative cap was stripped, so chipped it off to gain access to the actual lug nut. Now I see that the stud is spinning with the lug nut. How the heck do we get this off? Thinking to take the 4 lugs off, pull the wheel out as much as possible, and try to get needle nose vice grips on the stud. Or, drill the stud out--it looks to be holding on by only a couple threads. Any other suggestions?
Assume the stud will need replaced. What are the chances the hub is damaged and will also need replaced?
Got the end links swapped, and when putting the wheels back on, one of the lug nuts/studs is just spinning. My first thought was the decorative cap was stripped, so chipped it off to gain access to the actual lug nut. Now I see that the stud is spinning with the lug nut. How the heck do we get this off? Thinking to take the 4 lugs off, pull the wheel out as much as possible, and try to get needle nose vice grips on the stud. Or, drill the stud out--it looks to be holding on by only a couple threads. Any other suggestions?
Assume the stud will need replaced. What are the chances the hub is damaged and will also need replaced?
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