2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Front wheel studs cheap?

[IWeiny]

I am about to do my EGR brakes and I thought it would be easier to put new studs in the new rotors rather than having to get the old ones out of the old rotors.



Problem is the ones from the dealer are $18 each!!! So I think I found some at a local auto parts store but they are only $5. Does this sound reasonable or am I getting "weak" generic studs where the "stock" ones are somehow better. If it were not for the HUGE price difference I would not be concerned. This just seems like there might be more to it than your normal dealer gouge.



Ira

 

[kaffine krazed]

At that price I would reuse the old ones. You have to remove the studs anyways to replace the rotor unless you are also replaceing the wheel bearing. I would suggest either having a press or an air hammer to do it though.

 

[illflem]

Save yourself 80 bucks

I've never had a problem driving the old studs out, copper headed mallet works great.

 

[John]

Ira, I went through EXACTLY the same thing you are going to although, my local Dodge dealer wanted to pack-it to me for $8. 78 per front wheel stud (4x4). A call to a couple other Dodge dealers netted virtually the same price.



Glenn at EGR can supply you with the front wheel studs you need for $4. 32 EA (I believe that is what I paid). They are high quality studs produced by Dorman. I have used a great many of their fasteners before and have experienced absolutely zero defects.



... and I go through a MEGA amount of fasteners with my BOMBing enhancements!







BTW, I wanted new studs because the serrations on the stud shank are really brutalized after intitial installation. I believe the integrity of the "bite" applied upon re-installation is reduced to the point where stud roatation is possible upon wheel tightening.

 

[IWeiny]

That is kinda what I thought.

The other issue I have is that America's Tire Co torqued my Al wheels to 150ft#!!! So I am thinking the studs are probably stretched a bit. 100 is what I would torque them to. I think 90-110 is in the manual somewhere, can't remember right now.



Thanks for the advice I am familiar with Dorman and I will give Glenn a call.



Thanks,

Ira

 

[illflem]

Pretty sure the manual recommends 130-150 ft/lbs on single wheels.

 

[John]

The torque spec. on 2500 4x4 wheel studs is 135 lb. ft.





Also, a press or an air hammer (as kaffine krazed stated) is the best way to ensure each of the studs is fully seated against the rotor counterbore. I used a hydraulic press to install the 16 front studs however, I will be using a borrowed air hammer for the rear 16 (this weekend). The air hammer is much faster and gives a better indication when the stud is fully seated.

 

[JSmith]

I took it in the shorts from the local HIGH DOLLAR CHARGING dealer, $16. 00 each, had to buy 2, I am still upset

 

[John]

Ouch! That hurt!



But...



I've been there before more times than I wish to remember!