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Originally Posted by btan219
I lost my stock tire wrench so I used an 8in socket wrench with a 19mm attachment + pvc pipe to get that extra strength since the lug nuts wouldn't budge with just the socket wrench. I'm not sure if this is what caused it, but I stripped two screws, one in the front passenger and the other in the back passenger. Lug nuts won't fully go in. Is it recommended I use a breaker bar next time? Any one's you guys would recommend? I'm kind of new to this.
https://imgur.com/a/mf6sMX0
Here's an image what what I'm talking about. I'm not sure what the part is called exactly. How much would it cost if I went to a shop to replace the front and back passenger? Or is it simple enough that I can do it on my own?
Also, how imperative is it I get this fixed? Like, can I go a while with one missing from the tires? Or is it something I should get fixed asap?
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Looks like you’ll need to replace a wheel stud and possibly a new lug nut. Parts should cost around 15 dollars each stud and lug nut, but the labor might be 60 dollars per hour or so if you go to an independent.
Subaru wheel studs are easily stripped, if you have the money you should switch them out with some good after market ones. This is usually caused by over torqued lug nuts though.