broken wheel studs

[Sargent Snow]

Is it easy to change them and if i have it all apart should i replace the axle boot with zipper to a new silicone one.1969 M35A2 turned into one bad a$$ plow truck.Pictures soon to be up

 

[Keith_J]

Studs are simple to replace. Definitely do it, making sure you get the correct ones for the side.

The boot? Only if you have the knuckle torn down should you consider a seamless. The zipper boot functions correctly, keeping dirt out. If a bit of leak bothers you, just smear silicone sealant on the zipper. This saves 6 hours of disassembly.

 

[Sargent Snow]

so i do not need to tear everything down to get to the studs

 

[mdmorgan]

Front axle seals and boots stepXstep
read through that thread, great info, you should be able to figure out how far to tear it down to do what you need to do.

 

[800summit]

You will need to remove the front axle, the 3" nut loosen the front brake pads pull off the front drum, remove the hub, then repair or replace the studs. as others said while you are at it at this point go through the whole front end, and replace parts as needed

 

[monkster]

Yup he is right "L" and "R". Take the hub/ drum off, may have to heat the stud, be sure to have back up on the underneeth side and knock out the broken stud, the backup is important. If a press is around that helps.