Went to rotate my tires last night and discovered a broken wheel stud on the passenger front of my '08 4runner. The stud ultimately fell back inside the rotor. I know it is not ideal to drive with only 5 of 6 lugs but is it dangerous in the short-term? Also will the loose stud inside rotor cause any damage while driving?
Broken wheel stud question
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It depends on the design.
That stud may have been broken for 5 minutes or 5 months.
For a bunch of reasons, get it fixed, now that you now about it.
That stud may have been broken for 5 minutes or 5 months.
For a bunch of reasons, get it fixed, now that you now about it.
If you are able to remove the broken stump of a stud yourself that would be a good thing. If you must drive the truck as-is accept that the following may happen:
-There may be some additional damage due to driving the vehicle.
-There is a small chance that piece of wheel stud may come loose and be thrown by a tire (possibly even your own) becoming an unaimed projectile.
-There is a very slight chance that that wheel may suddenly stop rotating while you are driving.
I you are not willing to accept the risks, which isn't the end of the world really, then get it towed.
-There may be some additional damage due to driving the vehicle.
-There is a small chance that piece of wheel stud may come loose and be thrown by a tire (possibly even your own) becoming an unaimed projectile.
-There is a very slight chance that that wheel may suddenly stop rotating while you are driving.
I you are not willing to accept the risks, which isn't the end of the world really, then get it towed.
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