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Broken Wheel Stud am I screwed?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by gshear6442, Oct 26, 2023.

  1. Oct 26, 2023 at 3:32 PM
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    gshear6442

    gshear6442 [OP] Active Member

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    Just broke off one of the wheel studs on my Tacoma like an idiot on the front passenger. 5 of the 6 are still there. Should I be good to drive still?
     
  2. Oct 26, 2023 at 3:37 PM
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    ace_10

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    You didn't say how you broke it.
    Is there any chance you've damaged any of the other studs by doing what you've done to the one you broke?
     
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  3. Oct 26, 2023 at 3:40 PM
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    gshear6442

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    Nope I checked them and they were all fine. I was using a torque wrench I guess I just pushed this one a little too far.
     
  4. Oct 26, 2023 at 3:42 PM
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    You're not screwed. There are tons of ways to get it out. If you broke it due to your own goof, I'd recommend taking it to a shop. They won't charge you much to pull it and replace it with a new one
     
  5. Oct 26, 2023 at 3:42 PM
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    Bishop84

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    5 is fine to drive on until its repaired.
     
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  6. Oct 26, 2023 at 3:55 PM
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    gshear6442

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    Thanks it was one of those days where shit didn’t go as planned
     
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  7. Oct 26, 2023 at 4:08 PM
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    Cucvfan

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    What torque spec were you using?
     
  8. Oct 26, 2023 at 4:09 PM
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    coopnugz

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    Not screwed at all, you can bash out the nub with a drift and pull in a new one by yourself (acetylene torch if it’s super jammed). Until you have time to do so it’s fine to drive.
     
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  9. Oct 27, 2023 at 5:53 PM
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    wingnutj468

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    You might have to start posting in the 5 lug section till you get it fixed.At least one outa every 4 posts.
     
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  10. Oct 27, 2023 at 6:06 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    My truck only has 5 lugs

    Old Mustangs only had 4.

    You still have a spare..
     
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