Keep breaking wheel studs...

[sixohtofiveoh]

So I've had this problem ever since I've done my TR 6060 swap. I keep breaking the Wheel studs in the driver's side rear of my car. I didn't have this problem when my car still had the MT82 in it. It's happened on stock 235's, 275's on RTR wheels, and 325's on Race stars. I've annihilated ARP studs, as well OEM replacements. I've got BMR non adjustable LCA's, but it also did it on stock. I'm starting to believe that its an issue with my driveshaft because I have a vibration over 80 MPH. Can anyone chime in that may have a bit more experience with this problem?

 

[skwerl]

Lots of variables to narrow down. First off, how much torque are you using on the lugs when installing the wheels?

 

[sixohtofiveoh]

70ft/lbs in a star pattern, using a calibrated torque wrench. It only seems to happen if Im not getting traction by the way

 

[fdjizm]

isn't 70lbs a little loose for a lugnut? I do 100 for years now.

 

[sixohtofiveoh]

I did 100 before and I figured I might be fracturing them, it really didn't change anything.

 

[warpig12354]

I torque mine to 90 ft/lbs

 

[NoTicket]

OEM torque spec for the lugs is 100 ft/lbs.

 

[sixohtofiveoh]

Ive torqued to that and same result so its not that...

 

[NoTicket]

I suppose you would have mentioned this but are you using any spacers?

 

[skwerl]

Do you still have the brake retaining clips on 1-2 of the studs? The stock wheels have a recess to account for them but if you use aftermarket wheels those clips must be removed.

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

Do you still have the brake retaining clips on 1-2 of the studs? The stock wheels have a recess to account for them but if you use aftermarket wheels those clips must be removed.

Say it aint so!!!!!!! Maybe this is why i have a slight vibration. LMAO if it is. I will punch myself.

 

[RazorbackMustang]

Say it aint so!!!!!!! Maybe this is why i have a slight vibration. LMAO if it is. I will punch myself.

........shit. I guess I might check that as well.

 

[sixohtofiveoh]

No those came off when I broke all five studs doing a burnout once...

 

[SNKPWR]

I wonder if the axle on that side is very slightly bent?

 

[psfracer]

I wonder if the axle on that side is very slightly bent?

I am going to go with this, or the wheel itself. Inspect the lug holes in the wheel very carefully. Are they still intact or are they damaged in anyway?

For it to only be happening on the drivers side rear indicates axle or wheel. Assuming of course you are using the correct lug nuts for the wheel in the first place.

 

[michael.konor]

Have you thought about installing a set of ARP wheel studs after you figure out the why you're breaking the stockers?

 

[fdjizm]

Have you thought about installing a set of ARP wheel studs after you figure out the why you're breaking the stockers?

I've annihilated ARP studs, as well OEM replacements.

yea weird man!!

 

[sixohtofiveoh]

Like I said its done it on 3 different wheels sets, I'm going to assume the wheels are fine..

 

[NoTicket]

Have you thought about taking it to a Ford dealership and asking them about it?

 

[sixohtofiveoh]

Its got 40k miles and has a nitrous plate on it still. Im not paying dealership prices... it'd be cheaper to replace my axles then for them to look at it....