replacing wheel stud

[Rahnter]

I own a 90 supra, but the previous owner had replaced the wheel hub and wheels with mkiv's (17x8front/17x9.5rear). Now I was changing the front tire with much gusto and one of the wheel studs broke off. It was already dark out (and cold) by the time this happened, so I headed inside. Now my question, which could prolly be answered by me simply looking, is if the wheel stud can be punched out or if I have to get it welded back on, or replace the wheel hub. I thought I'd ask, so I can mentally prepare myself for what needs to be done tomorrow. Any help is greatly appreciated.

[Boombastic]

Originally Posted by Rahnter

I own a 90 supra, but the previous owner had replaced the wheel hub and wheels with mkiv's (17x8front/17x9.5rear). Now I was changing the front tire with much gusto and one of the wheel studs broke off. It was already dark out (and cold) by the time this happened, so I headed inside. Now my question, which could prolly be answered by me simply looking, is if the wheel stud can be punched out or if I have to get it welded back on, or replace the wheel hub. I thought I'd ask, so I can mentally prepare myself for what needs to be done tomorrow. Any help is greatly appreciated.

I am pretty sure that you can take the broken stud out and replace it. I think you will need a press or a bottle jack and a block of wood. I always hear of people swapping there studs out for better quality ones, like skunk2 as well as making them longer so they can place a spacer and make it look like there wheels are the perfect off-set. Hope that helps. Cheers.

[pwpanas]

Originally Posted by Boombastic

I am pretty sure that you can take the broken stud out and replace it. I think you will need a press or a bottle jack and a block of wood. I always hear of people swapping there studs out for better quality ones, like skunk2 as well as making them longer so they can place a spacer and make it look like there wheels are the perfect off-set. Hope that helps. Cheers.

Agreed, for the most part. Ideally the best way to get the correct offset is to purchase the rims manufactured with the correct offset in the first place (i.e. not with a spacer, if at all possible).

I also agree that the best way to get the broken stud base out is with a press. You can try to hammer it out, but be forewarned that you'd likely damage the wheel bearing by doing it that way. The wheel bearing isn't designed to take that type of lateral hammering force.

[Boombastic]

Originally Posted by pwpanas

Agreed, for the most part. Ideally the best way to get the correct offset is to purchase the rims manufactured with the correct offset in the first place (i.e. not with a spacer, if at all possible).

I also agree that the best way to get the broken stud base out is with a press. You can try to hammer it out, but be forewarned that you'd likely damage the wheel bearing by doing it that way. The wheel bearing isn't designed to take that type of lateral hammering force.

Yea I know about the offset and spacer thing, I dont do that but I have seen it done and was like wow, your going to die!