1971 Ford Capri Broken wheel stud

1971 FORD CAPRI
76,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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BERWL
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I have a broken stud on one of my rear wheel hubs. The nut is still on the stud and just spins when I try to undo it. I have tried to find a way to cut it off or pull the nut so the stud grips and undoes but nothings working. I figure I might need to drill out the stud and nut... Any other ideas?
Mar 4, 2010 at 1:54 AM
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LEGITIMATE007
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it has grooves on the stud? can you get a c clamp in there and press it out?
Mar 4, 2010 at 7:44 AM
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