Tom,
It can happen once in a while, but it is not normal. More likely happened
from stretching the bolts/threads from repeated air wrenching. Quite
possible the bolt cross-threaded, then they broke it off with the air
wrench. It usually isn't cheap to have them replaced either.
Whenever I have my tires rotated at a shop, I specify using a torque wrench
set to 90ft./lbs. I watch them also to make sure they comply. I even take
my torque wrench along when I get the truck inspected. It only takes one
time to have your bolts messed up. Good-luck.
Rich - Ashburn, VA
> ----------
> From: fawcett@uism.bu.edu[SMTP:fawcett@uism.bu.edu]
> Reply To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2000 5:03 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Breaking a Wheel Stud
>
> I was being a good dooby and having my tires rotated when the manager came
> out
> and told me a wheel stud had broken off the rear wheel... As strange as
> this
> may sound, I've never had this happen to me before. Is this common?
> Tom
>
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