Two part question: (97 T-Bird)
2nd Part: With this car, do I need to replace the whole hub or can I knock out the broken bolt and install a new one? TIA
Frank
Replace the bolt forthwith before you kill yourself.
mike hunt
"F.H." wrote:
The broken wheel stud is not TERRIBLY critical, but get it fixed ASAP. The stud is replaceable without replacing the hub.
Well, at least I can now rationalize procrastination. :)
BIG-EV opined in news:cvgKc.81662$ snipped-for-privacy@twister.nyc.rr.com:
THAT IS JUST STUPID!
If they broke off one stud (ON EACH HUB?!!!), they induced microscopic stress fractures on the rest.
So when and if you get in a skid and side forces are induced on the remaining lugs, what reason is there to assume some or all wont break in their weakened state?
People amaze me.
Ive been driving around for years on just 1 stud per wheel. Never hurt anything so far.... -scroll down-
Just kidding, replace the stupid $2 stud, at least you'll know you have 1 good one!
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