nhinshoreangler Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 I was removing wheel on my Ameritrail trailer, one of the lug nuts was difficult to remove. Was able to remove it but the lug nut and stud are stripped. The threads are damaged on both. Are the studs easy to change or does the whole hub need to be replaced? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang190 Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 just buy a new stud and tap out the old one. Most NAPA stores have them or a trailer/camping trailer store should have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhinshoreangler Posted April 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 That was simple, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunFlatsFishing Posted May 9, 2016 Report Share Posted May 9, 2016 On 4/29/2016 at 6:33 AM, nhinshoreangler said: That was simple, thanks! Be careful though. Next time you go to take off that replaced stud, it may "spin" in the hub to the point that it may have to be cut off to be removed. If you can find a slightly larger stud, try using that. If not, try replacing the hub. they are cheap. Ask me how I know this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPBass Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Hubs are pretty inexpensive in the grand scheme of things... It's not a terrible idea to change them every few years anyway... Cheap insurance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 My trailer gets dunked in saltwater every weekend, so, its a lot of exposure. Once after changing a flat on the road...and ringing off a stud from corrosion, I now apply anti-seize lube on the studs every time I clean / inspect/ wheel bearings. I have not had any problems with the lug nuts being loose and they do not get corroded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 2 hours ago, fishmanjj said: My trailer gets dunked in saltwater every weekend, so, its a lot of exposure. Once after changing a flat on the road...and ringing off a stud from corrosion, I now apply anti-seize lube on the studs every time I clean / inspect/ wheel bearings. I have not had any problems with the lug nuts being loose and they do not get corroded. I also suggest you put a little grease or never seize on the back if the wheel where it touches the hub. I had to beat off a tire/wheel with a boat anchor, while lying on my back, at 4 am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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