Wheel lugs stripped out

2009 RAM 1500
199,886 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MARK8474
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The lugs stripped out on the back side of the wheel hub assembly. What is the trick to removing the wheel to replace the assembly?
Dec 7, 2018 at 1:43 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

The post is confusing. What is stripped? The lug nuts or the bolts holding the hub attached to the spindle?

Can you post a picture of what you see?

Roy
Dec 7, 2018 at 6:36 AM
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MARK8474
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The lugs themselves where they are pressed into the hub. I cannot pull the wheel off because when I put the socket on the hole thing spins. It is sitting in the shop work and I am two counties over. I will get a picture when I get back.
Dec 7, 2018 at 6:49 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Okay, then you have to cut off the lug nuts.

You can either burn them off or use a hole saw and drill them off. It will take a while either way. Then you need to replace the studs and nuts on the hub.

Roy
Dec 7, 2018 at 6:52 AM
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MARK8474
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Thanks! I will keep you posted.
Dec 7, 2018 at 6:55 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Sounds like a plan.

Roy
Dec 7, 2018 at 7:00 AM
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