2 spinning rear wheel studs. What's best option?

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2 spinning rear wheel studs. What's best option?

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First time trying to remove the rear wheel on my van (only had 6 months) and it appears 2 of the studs are just spinning.. I suspect this is due to someone fitting longer ones incorrectly in order to accept the nasty alloys and spa*cers it has... Now assuming I can get the split pin out and then crack the hub nut ( I can see the 2 10mm bolts on the brake drum are not present... Is this the best plan of attack..

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Re: 2 spinning rear wheel studs. What's best option?

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Yes you can undo the big nut and remove the hub wheel and drum together then access the studs from inside the drum . I have a couple of spare drive flanges if yours are toast

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Re: 2 spinning rear wheel studs. What's best option?

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My 46mm socket won't fit through the Alloy wheel..
The opening is around 56mm.the socket is 63mm not sure a thin wall socket would be up to the job providing I can find one to fit

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Re: 2 spinning rear wheel studs. What's best option?

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Rascal wrote: 07 May 2021, 17:06 My 46mm socket won't fit through the Alloy wheel..
The opening is around 56mm.the socket is 63mm not sure a thin wall socket would be up to the job providing I can find one to fit



You could drill and split the nut with a small chisel

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