Hello! We sheared off all of our lug studs near Amarillo TX and are trying to get things back together. Does anyone happen to know the exact specs or part number for the dually lug studs?
Thanks!
-Andy
Lug information is hard to find, I have not been able to find anything specific.
If you cannot find the specs for the studs, pull the other axle and have one stud pressed out for measuring,
https://www.totaltrailerparts.com.au/assets/images/measure-wheel-studs.jpg
How did this happen, did the lug nuts come loose or ?
I hope the damage was limited when the wheel fell off;
Larry
Lug information is hard to find, I have not been able to find anything specific.
If you cannot find the specs for the studs, pull the other axle and have one stud pressed out for measuring,
https://www.totaltrailerparts.com.au/assets/images/measure-wheel-studs.jpg\
How did this happen, did the lug nuts come loose or ?
I hope the damage was limited when the wheel fell off;
Larry
It appears lug nuts came loose. I had the wheel off before the trip, tightened with a torque wrench. Not sure why it happened.
Fortunately the inside tire stayed in place and the outside didn't completely fall off either so damage appears to be minimal.
"Lug information is hard to find,"
Larry
The link you just posted is not working!
The link you just posted is not working!
Fixed...I hope.
Larry
Dual wheels can get cocked when installed and feel like the lug nuts are tight when the wheels are not fully seated.
Tightening the lug nuts in a cross pattern will help prevent this, the E450 Owners Manual shows the pattern and torque specification (140-ft/lb). It's best to check the lug nuts after a few miles of driving.
Larry
Managed to repair it ourselves roadside. Phew.
I'll post some more details and what we learned when I get a chance.
Managed to repair it ourselves roadside
I am really interested in reading about this!!!
jor
I am really interested in reading about this!!!
jor
I am too, replacing eight sheared studs on the side of the road would seem to be a very difficult repair.
Usually, the hub must be removed and the studs must be punched out with a hydraulic press. It would be tough to pound them out and replace with with hand tools.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53235315151_de3db15dbb_4k.jpg)\
View of the rear hub and rotor with wheels and axles removed.
Larry
"I am too, replacing eight sheared studs on the side of the road..."
I as well! Is this a matter of terminology, is he saying what we believe he's saying or is he describing something different ??? ::) :o