Gots me a problem. Here and there lug nuts with half of the wheel stud either break off or just end up missing. They do not seem to be too tight and not too loose. The stud breaks right where the nut threads into them. The rims are chrome plated eagle rims. Wondering if the rims are expanding and contracting with heat or if it is a torque issue. The truck is an 06 dodge CTD. Need to figure this out before I loose all of my studs. Missing 2 on one rear wheel and worried about towing 11,000lbs. Dealership (steelership) not too happy with all of the trucks mods and sceered to touch it. I am planning on replacing the studs on the rear wheel friday before the trip if the studs can be located. Anyone heard of this dilema?
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I used to work at Beechmont Toyota and one of the service writers would bring in his Dodge Durango with broken rear wheel studs all the time. He told me "any good Dodge owner carries extra wheel studs with him at all times" and that Dodges are known to break wheel studs. I personally replaced 2 on 2 separate occasions. So, maybe its a Dodge thing?
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Originally posted by GPER View PostI have never heard of them popping lug nuts off. They do have to rebuilt the front ends all the time but no lug nuts.Friendship is like peeing your pants, everyone can see it,
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Are you sure that they are the correct "shape" lugnuts for tha tparticular wheel?
I know that some wheels are very particular about how the lugnuts seat & center themselves in the holes. This is mostly on thicker wheels like aluminum though from my experience.
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Originally posted by jfiscus View PostAre you sure that they are the correct "shape" lugnuts for tha tparticular wheel?
I know that some wheels are very particular about how the lugnuts seat & center themselves in the holes. This is mostly on thicker wheels like aluminum though from my experience.sigpic
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i would measure the seat radius/angle of the lug and on the wheel. I would bet they don't match, and you are only making contact at a very minimal point with them, causing undue stress to them.
also, put your lugs on with a torque wrench, and i don't think it will happen again. broken studs (especially on newer vehicle) are often due to overtightening.
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Originally posted by 4RunnerAdam View PostI used to work at Beechmont Toyota and one of the service writers would bring in his Dodge Durango with broken rear wheel studs all the time. He told me "any good Dodge owner carries extra wheel studs with him at all times" and that Dodges are known to break wheel studs. I personally replaced 2 on 2 separate occasions. So, maybe its a Dodge thing?
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Originally posted by tinbeater View PostWorked for a dodge dealer for 23 years, thats news to me.
Hmm...I guess the guy was an idiot. That wouldnt surprise me!
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