Re: stuckup studs?

[Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>]

-- [ From: Huw Powell * EMC.Ver #3.1a ] --

>- reverse thread nut, with heat and a large breaker

I presume you mean to tap the reverse thread on the stud?  sounds messy.

>- drill it out and retap the holes to clean them <(chase the threads with a
tap)

sounds like the best way.  start with a small drill, make sure it's centered
perfectly - those reamed hex socket heads should help!  This is what I would
try.

>- weld a bolt to the end of the stud and remove with a wrench

great idea, the welding might even break down some of the rust thats holding
them in.  Bet it works better in theory than in practice though.  You could
also weld one of your lug nuts to the stud.

>- remove hub from bearing, take to machine shop.

What, and let a professional do it right?  Whatever you try, it'll be easier
with the hub indoors on a bench, in a vise, though.

hth


Huw Powell
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