Wheels / Tires: Stripped stud

[jbjr]

After finally finding my hub puller I started to pull the drums to check the brakes. One side came off in a few minutes but, the other was a problem. One stud was broke and I manage to strip the other, I think I did not tighten it down enough and the nut came off. My question is there a way to tighten another bolt on there or some other way to get the drum off so I can replace the broken stud as well as the stripped one.

[Kurt]

Since it's already messed up, I would weld the nut on the stripped stud. Pull the drum. Cut the welded stud/nut off with a torch. Then repair the damaged parts.

[larkregal62]

If you do not have a welder, you might be able to re-die the stud---maybe

[Studebaker1962]

Simple. Buy 10 new studs, go to your local car repair mechanic (not the name brand car shops) I payed $75 to press out and press in the new studs. They need to a have a multi-ton press. Do not let them beat the studs out with a hand sledge. Call any of the forums suppliers for new studs.

[larkregal62]

Stude 62 not simple Must pull drum using the studs then it's as simple as you say.. I pressed my own out with the HF press I purchased for not a lot more than it cost you for the one time press out

[Studebaker1962]

Well, yes you need to get the drum off then it is simple as you said. If you strip one or 2 studs you have 3 others. A propane torch helps on the hub to release.

[larkregal62]

62-Studs must be in the correct position for the puller to fit. Perhaps the remaining studs are not in the proper positions---jbjr-any luck???

[Studebaker1962]

I have this puller and it can use any position of studs.

[jbjr]

Drums are off thanks for the help.

[Studebaker1962]

Do not lubrictate the rear taper drum to hub. It is a dry friction fit. Read other posts of breaking drums.