3 broken wheel studs in 3 weeks

[bigbaozi]

Pretty sad this still happens when torque sticks have existed for so long. My Discount uses them when putting the wheels back on, even saw them looking up the torque spec.

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[yotajeeper]

Pretty sad this still happens when torque sticks have existed for so long. My Discount uses them when putting the wheels back on, even saw them looking up the torque spec.

Yeah I finally contacted the shop that caused this mess. Of course they have no answer.
It was a while back in October when the work was done. By the wheel never came off since then until I did the rotation. I watched the tech struggling to remove the lug nut which leads to the simple conclusion that the shop was responsble.

 

[KarlN]

You're witnessing the carnage caused by unregulated use of an assault ratchet.....

Personally I use a snap-on torque wrench and do it myself

 

[yotajeeper]

Personally I use a snap-on torque wrench and do it myself

I opened a claim with the tire shop that did the rotation. They know me well and said they will provide footage showing they didnt fuck it up. Basically I'm about to make that shops life a living hell. I contacted them and they blew me off. Did I mention that I'm an licensed attorney?

 

[blnewt]

I opened a claim with the tire shop that did the rotation. They know me well and said they will provide footage showing they didnt fuck it up. Basically I'm about to make that shops life a living hell. I contacted them and they blew me off. Did I mention that I'm an licensed attorney?

Give 'em hell!

 

[mushroomax]

Sorry to see this happen, keep us posted on what you figure out....personally I haven’t been impressed with anything Dana Spicer has sent me. From ring&pinion sets, master install kits, and of course chromoly shafts like yours there’s been a nice surprise when I open a package from them. This pic is just one example of how poor their quality control is, can’t even press the studs in all the way. Of the 2 shafts that showed up I had 3 studs not pressed, 2 nicked tone rings, and smashed splines.
I’ve had no issues with Yukon brand and will be sticking with them once these parts fail and leave me high and dry just like you

 

[KarlN]

Sorry to see this happen, keep us posted on what you figure out....personally I haven’t been impressed with anything Dana Spicer has sent me. From ring&pinion sets, master install kits, and of course chromoly shafts like yours there’s been a nice surprise when I open a package from them. This pic is just one example of how poor their quality control is, can’t even press the studs in all the way. Of the 2 shafts that showed up I had 3 studs not pressed, 2 nicked tone rings, and smashed splines.
I’ve had no issues with Yukon brand and will be sticking with them once these parts fail and leave me high and dry just like you

 

[KarlN]

Very interesting.... I could see improperly seated studs causing torque issues and perhaps a thread stripping problem and potential breakage when driving when driving from the loose studs but it would not cause cross threading. Breakage can happen from over torque but also from tire forces from a stud loosening while driving forces are in effect.

Looks like wheel stud forensics are in order here!

It could be a factory warranty defect that would potentially be denied due to tire modification which would suck when the true cause was poor Dana build/production quality should it be determined as the cause of failure...

 

[yotajeeper]

Sorry to see this happen, keep us posted on what you figure out....personally I haven’t been impressed with anything Dana Spicer has sent me. From ring&pinion sets, master install kits, and of course chromoly shafts like yours there’s been a nice surprise when I open a package from them. This pic is just one example of how poor their quality control is, can’t even press the studs in all the way. Of the 2 shafts that showed up I had 3 studs not pressed, 2 nicked tone rings, and smashed splines.
I’ve had no issues with Yukon brand and will be sticking with them once these parts fail and leave me high and dry just like you

Yup. This right here explains it all. Studs weren’t properly pressed in. I’m never put this trash in my rig again. I wheel
This thing can’t be risking a stud failure lol

 

[yotajeeper]

Very interesting.... I could see improperly seated studs causing torque issues and perhaps a thread stripping problem and potential breakage when driving when driving from the loose studs but it would not cause cross threading. Breakage can happen from over torque but also from tire forces from a stud loosening while driving forces are in effect.

Looks like wheel stud forensics are in order here!

It could be a factory warranty defect that would potentially be denied due to tire modification which would suck when the true cause was poor Dana build/production quality should it be determined as the cause of failure...

Considering this is an aftermarket assembly made specifically for off-road use it’s a pretty clear defect. Just look at the previous post where it shows the studs not even pressed in properly. Mine looked like they were but clearly weren’t

 

[KarlN]

Yup. This right here explains it all. Studs weren’t properly pressed in. I’m never put this trash in my rig again. I wheel
This thing can’t be risking a stud failure lol

Go after Chrysler, they should take care Orford their customers. I'm sure your case is not isolated...Good Luck!

 

[KarlN]

Go after Chrysler, they should take care Orford their customers. I'm sure your case is not isolated...Good Luck!

Do it out of principal, Most of us don't have the legalize and would need to pay for one which of course would be cost prohibited but fairness is righteous!

 

[KarlN]

Considering this is an aftermarket assembly made specifically for off-road use it’s a pretty clear defect. Just look at the previous post where it shows the studs not even pressed in properly. Mine looked like they were but clearly weren’t

That Dana photo is a factory supplier..

 

[yotajeeper]

Do it out of principal, Most of us don't have the legalize and would need to pay for one which of course would be cost prohibited but fairness is righteous!

Will gladly sue them in small claims lol

 

[Arterius2]

@Carolina Jeeper
Not sure if you are into Monster Trucks, but when I was young, Carolina Crusher was my idol.
LOL.

Your name brought back some memories.

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