H3 H3 wheel stud replacement

[adventuredad]

So I’m not quite sure what happened but I cranked my t-bars last week with the wheels off and all my lungs loosened up and managed to snap a stud. I torqued everything when I got it back on the ground and shame on me for not retorquing after a few days but today headed into the woods I turned a corner and felt a strange thud in the front end. Pulled over as soon as I could and noticed a lug nut missing. Pullled our the gear and tightened all the lug nuts and every single one on the front was loose, lesson learned. I now have to replace a wheel stud and it seems to be a bigger job then I had hoped. Has anyone had to do this on our rigs? Does the hub absolutely have to come off to get access to the back? Any helpful hints?


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[Traxx]

Pull the caliper and rotor then rotate the the hub around until you have a clear spot from the shield then knock it out. Use a c clamp or lug nut and a bunch of washers to snug the new one in. Torque wrenches need to be sent in and calibrated now and then unless your using an impact and torque sticks.

 

[adventuredad]

Do you by chance know what size threads are on the rotor to ease it off? I don't have a bag full of bolts anymore and have to go pick some up.

 

[speedy]

If that was mine i would replace the entire hub assembly. They are a press fit and now the holes a compromised and the rest of studs are probably fubar anyways. Have ever tried to remove a lug nut with a loose wheel stud:gaah:

 

[rascole]

I agree with Speedy. Replacing the hubs is far easier, not as cheap but they'll be good for another 100k.

 

[adventuredad]

I started looking into the hubs, the range of prices is huge. I don’t typically like to buy the cheapest but don’t usually have the money to buy the top of the line. Any advice on what to look out for? I checked rockauto and also found a bunch on amazon.

I agree if you’re going to be tearing into it, it’s easier to replace then try and beat on the old stuff for a bandaid. I’m just not sure a new hub is in the budget right now, my sons birthday on top of everything else has me pretty well tapped out.


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[rascole]

I would think that a cheaper brand would be in better condition than what you have now especially after pressing in new studs that will loosen up quicker.

 

[adventuredad]

So getting the rotors off shouldn’t be too bad but anyone remember a thread for replacing the hub. I know a few of you know these by heart before I start digging for it. Is it that big of a project?


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[alrock]

If there's rust it can be difficult. Without rust it's not a huge issue to remove the hub.

 

[Traxx]

If you want to replace it twice then buy the cheap hubs. If you want to go another 100k then put the oem in there, Hubs are currently $209 on amazon. Make sure you have a large enough torque wrench for the cv.