Wheel Lug Bolt Broken

[KodiakKJ]

I was checking the brake pads since I haven't done that since I bought my KJ. I had new tires installed a week after I bought it. Apparently they cross threaded one lug nut on the right rear and it ended up taking part of the lug with it. Is installing a new one something that can be done at home and how is it done?

 

[Snail Farmer]

You'll need a new stud obviously. You can just use a hammer to knock the old one out. If you have enough room to get the new stud in with a c clamp, you can try using the c clamp and a deep socket over the stud to press it into the hub. If you don't have enough room, you'll have to remove the axle shaft and you can just hammer the new stud in from the back side. You'll need to support the hub while doing this so you don't wreck the threads on the other studs. Unfortunately, I don't think you'll have enough room without removing the shaft.

 

[KodiakKJ]

Thank you. Would it be better to remove the disc brake prior to replacing the stud? I read about using a hammer, and using a nut to pull it on, but not a c clamp.

 

[Snail Farmer]

Yes, you'll want to remove the rotor, and you'll most likely need to remove the brake shoes to have enough room.

And yes an open ended nut will work also, just be careful not to damage the threads.

 

[kjx2]

Open lug with an impact gun if u have one works great

 

[KodiakKJ]

Thanks! This is why I ended up joining a forum. To get different ideas and ways to solve a problem that I haven't encountered. I'm planning on tackling this tomorrow morning. I will update with progress.

 

[CactusJacked]

Remove brake drum, hammer old stud out, slide new stud in, install lug nut on backwards (flat side against axle flange), put a little oil where the nut will be against the flange, and tighten the nut till the head of the stud bottoms out. Remove lug nut and reassemble everything.

 

[KodiakKJ]

Got it all together now. Thanks for the ideas and help. It took about an hour for the first time doing it.

 

[CactusJacked]

My bad, I thought you had an 02 when I said "drum". lol

 

[KodiakKJ]

It uses the inner disc brake as a drum brake for the emergency brake. You weren't too far off.


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[CactusJacked]

I had mine on the brain, among the cobwebs! 2002's have rear drum brakes, which also uses drum brakes for the e-brake.