zodiac

Just looking for a ball parked degree of difficulty for replacing a wheel stud. I was putting new rims on the other day and snapped one of the front D-side studs.

I know a replacement bearing unit will fix the issue but I'd rather put that off a little as I think my bearings are fine, only a slight squeak and that might not even be the bearing.

Anyone seen a how too or know how hard/what tools I'd need to replace a stud in my driveway?

91familyxj

pretty strait forward. Better if you have an inpact but can be done with out. Pound out old one put in new one and suck it through. Lug nuts that open on the end work good just use the flat end not the tapped end.

zodiac

Thanks, I thought it was basically as easy and hammering it out and seating the new one.

I had read another post where somone couldn't get the studs out because the bearing unit was in the way though? Just hoping I can get just the one stud in without buying an entire BU replcement.

dave1123

I believe there is enough room to get the new stud in if you position it right. IMO, don't use an impact wrench. use a spacer behind the nut and lubricate the threads well, pulling it in slowly. Also, I use anticease on my wheel studs and have never had one loosen up, contrary to popular belief. Not a lot, mind you, but just a little.

While we are on the subject, if your lug nuts show any sign of distortion, as in rounding, it would be a good idea to replace them all. If you've ever had to chizel one off, you'll know what I mean. If you use an impact to put your wheels on, buy a torque bar. Ever try to change a flat on the road? Enough said.

zodiac

Thanks for the tips.

I don't have an impact, or anything aside from hand tools and an 18v Black and Decker drill actually. So this is gonna be pain I'm sure.

Hell I actually need a new tire iron too, the one that was in the jeep broke taking off that same lug.

dave1123

IMO, buy an X-wrench (4 way). It's a bit ugly to store, but when broke down on the road, worth it's weight in gold.

Tip: spray paint the end you use all the time to help save time and save your lugs from damage.

zodiac

That's what I planned on getting, unless I make it to the JY and just grab another stocker out of a parts truck for now.

OverlandZJ

If you make it to the JY, grab the large nut for lower ball joint off a parts XJ. These work perfect as a spacer to draw the new studs into the unit bearing or axleshaft, face castle end away from tapered nut.

I have one of these in my box in garage and another in my rig tool bags.

dave1123

Excellent! I knew I threw those old parts in a can for a reason! Good show, old bean!