[joew4505]

Hey all...Had a lug nut go on cross threaded and it stripped the stud beyond repair. :angry: The stud seems to be pressed in so is this something the average shade tree mechanic can fix? Any ideas on how to replace it?

Thanks in Advance!

 

[AL Elks]

Hold one.

I'll give you the part number at Autozone for one that is a direct replacement.

Here we go:

Part number #156860 98090......they are $0.89 each

I think all you need is the 98090 number.

Compliments of '05GreenMachine' - Front wheel studs can be replaced by using the front wheel studs from an '03 Banshee. The only difference is the Banshee studs are black.

Also, for those of you who want replacement lug nuts for aftermarket style wheels (i.e. Douglas wheels) you can pick up the following part number at AutoZone.

Part Number #494879 983-110......they are $1.79 for a pack of 4.

Those nuts and studs are M10-1.25 and the nuts use a 14mm wrench/socket.

This is from an old post that Crazie made on Z400central so the part numbers may have changed so if they have just ask for the correct size and you will be fine.

 

[joew4505]

Great information and it saves me a trip through town to the dealer. Do you have any tricks for getting the stock (pressed in) studs out?

 

[AL Elks]

I have never done it but looking at the stud it looks like you can just tap it out and then tap the new one in as it a pressed fit. You might want to take the hub off and put it on something solid though as you tap it so you don't put stress on it while it's on the bike.

 

[hinkle]

Do you have any tricks for getting the stock (pressed in) studs out? [/b]

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[joew4505]

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Haha I know. I know. The hub is aluminum and I was afraid to hit it much harder. I pulled the hub off and had it setting on a vice. I may just take it to a mechine shop down the street and have it pressed out. I will keep you posted.

 

[AL Elks]

If you've got it sitting on a vise that's the perfect method. Just get a bigger hammer and it should come out.

 

[kidsdad0101]

I've taken them off my Z stock hub before. Yes they are a little bit of a pain but smack it with a hammer while lying it on the ground (or vise) works great. Getting them back in is where you will need a press tool or take them down to a machinist to do.

 

[OKTRX450R]

I vote for press the old one out and press the new one in...while smakcing with hammer there is a potential to not hit it straight on and cause the existing stud to rock a little bit sideways...thereby enlargening the hole and the new stud will not fit as well (tightly). Just my opinion...but, we also have a press of our own so it is easier for me to say this! :scoot:

I would imagine a machine shop would only charge you $10 to press the old on out and the new one in...

 

[joew4505]

I was under the impression that you didnt have to press them back in. Just let them suck up next to the hub with the pressure from the wheel nut. Will this work?

 

[AL Elks]

I would think it's possible but I have never tried it. I'd tap that sucker in a ways and if stops I'd try it myself.

 

[OKTRX450R]

Yes, you can do that...of course you need to tighten it much tigher then the 44 lb ft...

 

[rkboyer911]

thats th eway I always put them in on a car/truck and it worked great....might use an impact to get them all the way in......

 

[Rich S]

thats th eway I always put them in on a car/truck and it worked great....might use an impact to get them all the way in......
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Thats what I did but I used a big fat washer rather than using my wheel. I had to do it on the wifes z400.... and if you go to the dealer asking for a lug stud, they only sell a complete hub.

 

[joew4505]

Thats what I did but I used a big fat washer rather than using my wheel. I had to do it on the wifes z400.... and if you go to the dealer asking for a lug stud, they only sell a complete hub.
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Using a washer is a good idea. I will try that for sure. Did you get the stud at Autozone or somewhere else?

 

[kidsdad0101]

There is a reason why they have punch marks (small indentation) in the wheel stud. Its specifically made for a tool in mind (press tool). By just "torquing" it on you may not seat it full thereby increasing the chances of stud failure (hehe). Additionally, the threads on the stud (hehe) will more than likely strip when you try to apply that much more torque to seat them, again causing failure. So in a nut shell, just take it to the shop.... :scoot: