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<blockquote data-quote="T0RCH3D" data-source="post: 12452162" data-attributes="member: 133547"><p>It isn't the flange nut itself that Ford uses from factory, there is one big problem paint on the thread of the stud. This in turn provides a lot of torque of the stud when trying to turn of with a higher drive ratchet. The material of the stud isn't also a strong point in this area. Mix both along with the diameter of the stud and it is almost impossible not to break it lose. My advice to all would be hit it with WD40 and hit the exposed threads with a wire brush before backing out the nut. Then hit with a wire brush again. This will help reduce the chances of a broken or stripped stud/nut.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Thank you CobraBob, I hope this helps others complete this project. I should have further documented the solution for fixing the broken stud. I was fairly flustered as well so with all the brainstorming and fabrication it took I failed to document each step. This seems to be the big problem area but at least the guidelines are there. I may add step by step procedure in the OP and then have people PM/call with further questions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="T0RCH3D, post: 12452162, member: 133547"] It isn't the flange nut itself that Ford uses from factory, there is one big problem paint on the thread of the stud. This in turn provides a lot of torque of the stud when trying to turn of with a higher drive ratchet. The material of the stud isn't also a strong point in this area. Mix both along with the diameter of the stud and it is almost impossible not to break it lose. My advice to all would be hit it with WD40 and hit the exposed threads with a wire brush before backing out the nut. Then hit with a wire brush again. This will help reduce the chances of a broken or stripped stud/nut. Thank you CobraBob, I hope this helps others complete this project. I should have further documented the solution for fixing the broken stud. I was fairly flustered as well so with all the brainstorming and fabrication it took I failed to document each step. This seems to be the big problem area but at least the guidelines are there. I may add step by step procedure in the OP and then have people PM/call with further questions. [/QUOTE]
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