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2004 Dodge Neon Lug Bolt Replacement
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armeyer27
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Nov 28, 2010, 2:05 PM
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2004 Dodge Neon Lug Bolt Replacement
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Ok, so I do not know much about cars but i feel i know enough for this job.. i can do brakes and general maintenance but im still learning things. I have tons of friends that can help that know a LOT more than I do. Here is my problem:
I have a broken lug bolt on both sides of my car, on the rear wheels. I have read up and watched multiple online videos regarding this repair. I have purchased new bolts, lug nuts, and a open ended nut in order to pull through the new stud. Yesterday i tried to do the job with a neighbor of mine and our problem lies within the master hub bolt (the big bolt in the middle of brake drums) He broke his craftsman breaker bar, craftsman extension, and his huskey socket wrench. Everything was attempted with a 4 foot pipe extension and this bolt NEVER broke loose. Is there something im completely missing here?
Also, any general instructions or hints for this repair would be greatly appreciated. Thankyou!
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Tom Greenleaf
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Dec 3, 2010, 3:47 PM
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Re: 2004 Dodge Neon Lug Bolt Replacement
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Hmmm? Was some older Mopars had a hard time with that problem. Most may require removal and inspection of the hub to see that's it's fit for a fix! Don't over-tighten lug nut but know by torque they are right. A small smear of rust proofing on threads only can help prevent this but not where it contacts wheel - that is to say where lug nut contacts the wheel. Old school with that, that it was ok to do just one on a hub and if it needed two you should get a new hub,
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