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Old 10-13-2009, 04:57 PM
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Default Re: Lug bolt stripped
Originally Posted by waldig

OOOOH OOOOh almost forgot , I ALWAYS USE A BOLT TO HANG THE WHEEL ON WHILE DOING THE INSTALL OR REMOVAL TO KEEP STRESS OFF THE BOLTS DURING INSTALL. THERE IS A STICKY SHOWING MY WHEEL HELPER THAT I MADE FOR $2 OUT OF A LONG METRIC BOLT. HAVE ONE FOR EACH SIDE FOR CONVIENCE.

Using a stud is a good idea, but the best way is to use two studs on one wheel. One long stud and one shorter by about an inch or two, put the wheel on the long stud and the rotate the wheel to fit it on the second stud, the wheel then aligns easily to the hub.
The studs required are 12mm x 1.5 mm pitch for anyone who wants to know. The thread portion ideally only needs to be about 3/8-1/2" long to prevent reaming the wheel bolt hole too much.
 
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