rth: slee tire carrier studs

[sonk76]

I managed to snap one of the three studs holding the rear tire to the slee tire carrier (nut was seized and it wasn't coming off...)

So my question is where to get replacement stud (the lugnut will come from the dealer I assume)? Does anyone know if the studs on the slee carrier are the same as the ones on the tires? I.e., can I just buy a factory wheel stud and use it for the carrier?


How about mounting a 35" spare to the carrier in the mean while?

 

[1loudLX]

Dealer, they should be the same as your actual ones

 

[sonk76]

Dealer, they should be the same as your actual ones

Thanks. I'll follow-up there.

Here is a picture of the broken stud.

In the meanwhile, I've mounted my 35" spare in the "stock" location. I suppose it "fits" for street use It's a little close to the exhaust for my comfort ~1/2" clearance, as well as very tight to the panhard rod. But if it were to stay in place, it might actually be feasible to carry two 35" spares for more expedition type use (i.e., less need for rock crawling, more premium for having extra back-up to keep you going...)

(yes, the truck needs a bath...)

 

[sleeoffroad]

1LoudLX has it. They are actual Toyota studs.

 

[spressomon]

Not what you would normally do for a running wheel mount but I had the same issue with the spare for whatever reason. A little grease on the threads completely solved the bind up issue...for the spare only

 

[Sverige]

How tight should one crank down the bolts holding the spare on a Slee carrier? (lb ft)

 

[1loudLX]

1LoudLX has it. They are actual Toyota studs.

You couldn't have possibly designed it that way, could you?

 

[sonk76]

1LoudLX has it. They are actual Toyota studs.

Thanks for the quick "official" response! Nice to have for future reference in case others find themselves in the same situation.

 

[sonk76]

Not what you would normally do for a running wheel mount but I had the same issue with the spare for whatever reason. A little grease on the threads completely solved the bind up issue...for the spare only

I'm assuming you mean once you got the lugnut off you used grease to keep it from happening again?

I purchased some anti-seize grease with this exact use in mind, but have not yet applied to anything. What is the best practice for using anti-seize grease for lug-nuts in general?

I was thinking I could use it on all the lugnuts: tire carrier + wheels mounted on the truck. Is that a crazy idea?

 

[spressomon]

^ Yes...grease (or anti-seize) the threads when you re-install the lug nuts on the spare tire carrier. I had one gall just as you did...and since greasing the threads I've had zero issues with galling. I haven't used a torque wrench on the spare tire lugs...if I had to guess I'd say I probably tighten them to about 70-80ft-lbs.

Another topic that will certainly yield 180 degree opinions but personally I wouldn't lube the drive wheel stud threads...torque values are for dry threads. If your studs are corroded then replace them...or use a die to clean the threads (lightly wire wheeling them would also work as long as you're not over zealous...).

 

[Trunk Monkey]

And just a point of forum lingo - RTH usually refers to a situation where you urgently need help to get your rig back on the road.

 

[4Peanut]

And just a point of forum lingo - RTH usually refers to a situation where you urgently need help to get your rig back on the road.

[Hijack on] Going to be rebooting my CV's this week -- I foresee an "RTH" thread in my future. [Hijack off]

 

[sonk76]

And just a point of forum lingo - RTH usually refers to a situation where you urgently need help to get your rig back on the road.

Thanks for the clarification. For me it was a real time help request sent from my garage while working on the truck. But clearly not over a situation that would qualify under above criteria. I'all keep in mind for future use.

Thanks.