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Snapped lug stud on 1986 full floating axel


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Hi snapped 1 lug stud on my 86 sunrader on the left rear ,Not too worried but need to fix soon from my understanding you have to pull the axel to replace stud ! Wondering if anyone could give me some input on this thanks 

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Yes that's right, axle comes out, total PIA.  Loosen the axle nuts and then tap on them with mallet, it makes dissasembly much easier. I also jacked left side up high enough so that I wouldn't loose diff oil. Upon reassembly be super careful to not damage O rings. I think it's also a good opportunity to replace all the studs with traditionally threaded ones so that future folks don't have to work with reverse threads. 

I had to use impact hammer to back old studs out.  Check diff fluid when you're done. Oh, and you'll need to regasket upon reassembly too. 

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