Yes, the more aggressive tools that dig into the stud will often work
on a shorter stud. The other style seems to need the same amount of
free stud as two nuts. Sure, a mechanic can save time by just
replacing the stud, if you have the replacement. I remember
replacing a water pump where the replacement did not come with the
necessary studs. Removing and reusing the old ones was definitely
faster than another trip to the store.
-Steve T.
At 03:14 PM 4/8/2021, David Scheidt wrote:
>On Wed, Apr 7, 2021 at 7:36 PM Steven Trovato <strovato@optonline.net> wrote:
> >
> > What are you guys using to remove studs? I see various tools that
> > have teeth that dig into the stud. That is OK when you are replacing
> > them, but sometimes you don't want them damaged. I usually just lock
> > two nuts together and remove that way. I see some stud removal sets
> > that essentially do the same thing. Two parts lock together. I'm
> > not seeing the advantage to this. Nuts are a lot cheaper. Am I
> > missing something?
>
>Most of the tools will work on a stud that's shorter than two nuts.
>They're also easier to use on a stud where you don't have room to get
>a wrench on the bottom nut. you can also use them with an impact gun,
>which saves time. If a flat-rate mechanic is removing a stud, it's
>not going back in.
>
>--
>David Scheidt
>dmscheidt@gmail.com
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