Sheared Wheel Nut Bolts

[Jumz]

hey folks,

i think someone may have taken my wheel nuts, after parking my car at north boondall station during the day yesterday, i drove about 2km and with only 2 still on the rear right in the space of about 300m after i detected the sound i moved the mirror down and seriously almost crapped myself when i saw my wheel (*edit: my entire rim) pretty much flap outwards, lurching the car sideways while i was going about 50. of course i stopped and jumped out, called some generous friends and a towie.

turns out the bolts are actually sheared from the base outwards so theres nothing to screw a nut to.

can anyone give advice on the cost of the part or give me advice?

Edited November 27, 2008 by Jumz

[ZENNON]

get some new ones - i had to get one replaced on my hilux once - after seeing how easy it was i wish i did it myself

[Jumz]

yeah? how much did it set you back?

[ZENNON]

ah this was like 4 years ago... and only had to replace one (as i snapped it off)

but back then it was like $10 for the new stud and bolt and $10 for the labour

or something along those lines..

you get different sizes though (length and width) so if you do it yourself just make sure you get the right ones

(maybe take one of the old ones out and take it with you)

[Jumz]

sound advice man, ill go check it out

[QWK32]

i've got a few of these at home, i'll check when i finish work, shot me a pm so i remember and i'll check the size for you.

[QWK32]

M12 x 1.25mm total stud length is 50mm (this is the hole thing including the knurled bit and head)

[gfunkk]

i thought you had to get the studs pressed in?

[HackerX]

Take what's left of the stud down to repco (QWK32 has the right dimensions though) and get them to size up the correct one (Correct spline etc, they should have it listed in their book). They were about $4 each when I had to replace them.

You can do it yourself, on my R34 (and I imagine earlier models are similar) you just have to rotate the hub (need to take the brake gear off obviously) until the stud lines up with a hole in the brake dust cover and then wack it out and stick the new one in. Bolting the wheel up pulls the stud into the spline completely.

[Jumz]

thanks guys all fixed, im just looking for a couple of stocko rims now, i think my current rim may be unballanced

[GGG]

thanks guys all fixed, im just looking for a couple of stocko rims now, i think my current rim may be unballanced

Hi Jimmy

I have 2 stock rim that you can have for $80, I am based in the City or Chandler. Regards Taylor 0408188777

Cheers