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HELP! I broke something!!

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jyhuh
Raleigh
North Carolina, US
  • Oil Changer
 Ok, so i was rotating my tires. I was tightening a lug nut and the screw freakin broke off!!! i was like, wtf. so is it ok to just drive around with 4 screws holding the tires or should i get that fixed?

[#] Dec 24, 2007 04:30pm
06tCdude
San Antonio
Texas, US
  • Master Mechanic
 u can drive like that. u can drive with 3. it wont hurt anything. but i would get it fixed when u can.

custom doesnt come from mommy and daddy
I DONT street race, I QUICKLY accelerate against other cars
[#] Dec 24, 2007 04:34pm
jyhuh
Raleigh
North Carolina, US
  • Oil Changer
 i mean, if its not gonna hurt anything, i might just superglue the lugnut for looks, unless it can be fixed for cheap. how would someone fix something like this? weld it? dont they have to replace the whole part?

[#] Dec 24, 2007 04:39pm
JBoy510
Hayward
California, US
  • Scion Guru
 a shop can do it for about $40

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[#] Dec 24, 2007 04:49pm
Web
Maryland, US
  • THE SHADOW
 Actually, there's a certain bolt pattern for a reason. It helps balance the rotation of the hub. With one missing, the balance will be off and can effect your wheel bearing if left alone for a few thousand miles. I'd get a new wheel stud and replace it as soon as you can.

It's nothing that's going to happen over night, but the off-balance effect will NEGATIVELY effect your wheel bearing by causing it to spin at a slight off angle.


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[#] Dec 24, 2007 04:51pm
jyhuh
Raleigh
North Carolina, US
  • Oil Changer
 i see wheel studs on ebay. if i buy one, can i do it myself with just hand tools?

[#] Dec 24, 2007 05:13pm
jyhuh
Raleigh
North Carolina, US
  • Oil Changer
 nvm, i saw some DIY's online. apparently, breaking wheel studs are pretty common. thanks for the help guys

[#] Dec 24, 2007 05:34pm
06tCdude
San Antonio
Texas, US
  • Master Mechanic
 autozone or orielys usually has them. u can do it yourself with hand tools, but usuing an impact wrench will work out way better

custom doesnt come from mommy and daddy
I DONT street race, I QUICKLY accelerate against other cars
[#] Dec 24, 2007 05:35pm

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