Sherman Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 You know those aluminum bullet hole type wheels Ford offered? The ones that like to pull the lugs off? Dad has them on the Bronco, and really screwed over some stuff on the rear left axle. He said he heard some wierd noises, and he pulled to a gas station (Why not immediately, I don't know.) and it was held on by one leg. This is while he was in TN. Same thing happened to Tom, just coming back from the beach. Did they do a recall or anything on these things? Pretty dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanoutlaw Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Got a pic? My F-150 had a problem like that, the studs for the Rear Left sheared off (doing 70 on I-29 in KC, real fun). I'm just glad i found the wheel & the 10.5x31-15. NUTS! (all pun intended) Look at the 2nd entry in this link - http://www.automallusa.net/1987/ford/f-150/recalls.html Hope it helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherman Posted July 8, 2007 Author Share Posted July 8, 2007 Looked somethin' like that, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanoutlaw Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 I presume you have the Stamped 10 hole wheels. Call your dealer & see if there is an open recall because of the lugnuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherman Posted July 8, 2007 Author Share Posted July 8, 2007 There's more holes, though. I can't get a pic as the truck is still out of town. But eh, I might when he gets back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Righty Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Wheels usually don't cause studs to shear. Overtightening does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanoutlaw Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 It happened about 6 months after I bought the truck, never had the wheel off before that. Having a wheel pass you at 70 MPH, now that's quality entertainment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Righty Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 My dad had an 87 ford truck. Had 225 on it before he had to get rid of what was left of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanoutlaw Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 I had a '62 unibody F-100 that had around 278K when I traded it for an engine for a '77 Wagoneer. Should have sold the Jeep for beer money instead. One of the few cars I truly hated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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