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Old 08-23-2015, 03:36 PM   #292
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Re: What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today?

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Originally Posted by Chulisohombre View Post
No problem. If you are careful you can reuse the wheel studs and repress them into the 3/4 ton rotors through the hubs. I messed up a few so I bought a tap and die set to fix the threads. The correct one for fm studs was like 24 bucks. But at 4-5 dollars a stud it was worth it. Now if it happens again I have the tool.
I agree buying tools and always better than having to rebuy something you already have.
I have to admit I am not looking forward to separating the hub from the drum. It looks the original weld rusted unit.

Thanks again!
Dave
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