Lug Stud Replacement...

Hey Guys, so I was rotating my tires and snapped off a rear lug stud. Didn't even get close to the recommended torque and it just kept spinning. I ordered 2 more studs from Toyota and figured I'd attempt the repair myself, but just wanted to check in here to see what's up.

I can do some light, general maintenance and after viewing several lug stud replacement videos on YouTube I think I can get it done. Anyone here have any experience with replacing the rear lug studs? Any advice?

 

Well, I've replaced a number of lugs on my two 87's. It's not hard. The front are super easy. The back, slightly harder. Jack the truck up, put it on a jack stand, pull the tire off, pull the drum off, and get a nice ball-peen hammer. Punch the old lug out, pound the new one in, put the drum back on, etc.
The first time you tighten the nut on the lug in question, be prepared for the nut to pull the lug slightly tighter into the hole. I tighten it up tight, then loosen it back off, then tighten it to torque spec.

I always get the lugs and their nuts as a pair, and always use the nut with that lug. I even make the tire shop do that, although they don't see the point. They just humor the crazy guy that owns the truck.

Worst case, take it to your favorite tire shop, with the new lug and lug nut, and let them replace the lug. They have the lift, hammers, all the goodies to make life a LOT easier. I jut did my own because I'm cheap. Errrr...frugal, yeah, that's the word, frugal. VERY frugal...

Does any of this help at all?
Pat☺