One hell of a problem

[1970f100x]

Ok, so I made the bonehead move of overtorqueing and breaking off a stud. Then I noticed a while later that one on the other rear wheel broke off. So...I thought no big deal..ill just drive on 4 studs. Wasn't a problem until today when I noticed I only had 2 studs on the wheel!!! So..how do I get the broken studs out, and put new ones in? Thanks.

[FORDification]

What model truck are you working on, and is it disc or drum, and is it front or rear? (This kind of info sure helps when you're asking for help.)

Going by your username, I'm guessing it's an F100, therefore that means you have a Ford 9" rearend. To replace those studs, you can simply use a C-clamp and socket to press the stud out. Guessing that your truck still has the factory front drum brakes, replacing those studs means you'll have to remove the drum and then bang them out with a hammer. (Don't get too carried away with the application of the BFH, however.) To reinstall, set the drum face-down on a couple 2x4's for support and drive them in with aforementioned BFH.

Of course, if you have access to a hydraulic press, the job will go much easier with less risk of damage.

[70shortwide]

good info... one question though. were f100s not offered with a dana? my buddy has a 100 with a dana axle. i thought some had danas till 68-9...

[FORDification]

Yes, the 5-lug Dana 60s are semi-floaters, just like the 9", so the same removal/installation procedure applies.

[70shortwide]

I was pretty sure the process was the same for what hes working on, I was just curious as to whether the dana was truly offered after you mentioned that it should be a 9". all cleared up now. thanks

[1970f100x]

What model truck are you working on, and is it disc or drum, and is it front or rear? (This kind of info sure helps when you're asking for help.)

Going by your username, I'm guessing it's an F100, therefore that means you have a Ford 9" rearend. To replace those studs, you can simply use a C-clamp and socket to press the stud out. Guessing that your truck still has the factory front drum brakes, replacing those studs means you'll have to remove the drum and then bang them out with a hammer. (Don't get too carried away with the application of the BFH, however.) To reinstall, set the drum face-down on a couple 2x4's for support and drive them in with aforementioned BFH.

Of course, if you have access to a hydraulic press, the job will go much easier with less risk of damage.

I only need to replace the rear. So I just bang them out with a hammer. So...to reinstall I need aforementioned BFH? whhat is that?

[70shortwide]

big f-----g hammer

[fordman]

i used a hammer and a punch. i did it to a disc though. i was never able to completely seat the stud with a hammer. i used the lug nut to seat it most of the way in. i think it could probably goes another little bit. but i cant get it any further so i leave it as is.

[thebannister8]

What model truck are you working on, and is it disc or drum, and is it front or rear? (This kind of info sure helps when you're asking for help.)

Going by your username, I'm guessing it's an F100, therefore that means you have a Ford 9" rearend. To replace those studs, you can simply use a C-clamp and socket to press the stud out. Guessing that your truck still has the factory front drum brakes, replacing those studs means you'll have to remove the drum and then bang them out with a hammer. (Don't get too carried away with the application of the BFH, however.) To reinstall, set the drum face-down on a couple 2x4's for support and drive them in with aforementioned BFH.

Of course, if you have access to a hydraulic press, the job will go much easier with less risk of damage.

I only need to replace the rear. So I just bang them out with a hammer. So...to reinstall I need aforementioned BFH? whhat is that?

if you only need to replace the rear....i'd go with the c-clamp/socket setup that keith mentioned..i find it a tad sketchy banging on the rear with a bfh

out of curiosity ( or plain safety ) are you running stock rims with stock lug nuts or perhaps some type of mag with universal lug holes..i had a 69 chevelle , with a built 396..mags and universal lug holes...lite up the tires ..sheered off all the lugs and had to have it towed 70 feet into my garage.....that's extreme, but i know many cases where friends had those and they are notorious for sheering studs

[FORDification]

Yeah, I don't recommend using a BFH on the rear axles. Use the C-clamp and socket or a regular hydraulic press.

[1970f100x]

What model truck are you working on, and is it disc or drum, and is it front or rear? (This kind of info sure helps when you're asking for help.)

Going by your username, I'm guessing it's an F100, therefore that means you have a Ford 9" rearend. To replace those studs, you can simply use a C-clamp and socket to press the stud out. Guessing that your truck still has the factory front drum brakes, replacing those studs means you'll have to remove the drum and then bang them out with a hammer. (Don't get too carried away with the application of the BFH, however.) To reinstall, set the drum face-down on a couple 2x4's for support and drive them in with aforementioned BFH.

Of course, if you have access to a hydraulic press, the job will go much easier with less risk of damage.

I only need to replace the rear. So I just bang them out with a hammer. So...to reinstall I need aforementioned BFH? whhat is that?

if you only need to replace the rear....i'd go with the c-clamp/socket setup that keith mentioned..i find it a tad sketchy banging on the rear with a bfh

out of curiosity ( or plain safety ) are you running stock rims with stock lug nuts or perhaps some type of mag with universal lug holes..i had a 69 chevelle , with a built 396..mags and universal lug holes...lite up the tires ..sheered off all the lugs and had to have it towed 70 feet into my garage.....that's extreme, but i know many cases where friends had those and they are notorious for sheering studs

Nope...it has longer studs and spacer with ford lightning wheels.