Currently trying to replace my wheel hub and studs but 3 of the studs are bent and I can't get them off. Can't grind them off becuz there's no room anyone have any suggestions on how I can get them out so I can get my tire off?

 

Put the nut back on, maybe two or three turns, and knock it out with a sledge on the nut?

 

Pretty sure they are all stripped as well. They are just turning not doing anything. Plus being bent

 

You can try splitting the nuts with a chisel, air chisel is best, then driving the studs out the back until the nuts come off. Might not have room with aluminum wheels.

 

I've had that issue before. If you can find a piece of thick pipe slide it over the lug nut and snap it off. The tighter the fit the better.

Alternatively you might be able to use a socket if it fits tight enough.

If none if that works weld something long and heavy duty to the nut and snap it off quick

 

Yeah but.....the wheel is still on.

 

I've done it 4 times with the wheels on a vehicle. But it does depend on the wheels.

 

Very limited space I was just gonna cut them off but cant get in there to do it but I'll try breaking them off and see if that works. But yes the wheel is still on. Preciate it guys!

 

Get some good quality drill bits (titanium, cobalt). Drill thru the center of the stud. Start small work your way up. Use plenty of oil.

 

Is there no room from the rear of the studs as well? I'd try grinding or drilling the backside, then hammering them forward. The heads at the rears are relatively thin compared to total length.

 

I was driving the jeep and they all backed out 3 of them are bent with no splines inside the hub the other two locked my hub up which broke it I'm just trying to get the three that are bent out. I have Mickey Thompson bullet holes so there's no room for grinding or cutting them out

 

 

I think Dave51's idea about drilling them is probably the best, but use good quality drills and keep them lubed with tapping oil. Morse or Cleveland drills are the best, but pricey. Don't waste your money on gold colored drills. The titanium coating is just there to make up for soft metal underneath. Also, keep the drill speed down so you don't burn them up. Use a center punch to start them so you'll be as close to center as you can. You may have to wedge them somehow if they spin while drilling.

 

Does that aftermarket wheel have a cap that exposes the nut at the hub? If so then, I'd try to remove the hub assembly with a flex-head ratchet on the bolts and a breaker bar on the nut.

 

What do you do about the caliper/pad assembly?