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  What is the role of a wheel hub in a vehicle's suspension and steering system?

  2024-09-06 14:29:02

  Introduction While most people tend to forget about wheel hubs due to them being located around the inner workings of the wheel assembly, they are nonetheless important parts that contribute tremendously towards overall vehicle performance and handli...

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  Can a Bad Wheel Bearing Cause Lug Nuts to Loosen?

  2024-08-30 13:15:01

  Introduction Though often ignored, wheel bearings are one of the few truly critical parts in a vehicle's suspension system. They provide the wheels to spin, with as low friction and a good ride quality or solid handling. Lug nuts, meanwhile, are the ...

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  What Can Happen if You Over Torque Lug Nuts?

  2024-08-26 11:31:51

  Introduction Lug nuts: These seemingly small parts are essential components of safe driving, as they secure your wheels and tires to the hub mounts. They may not seem like much, but having the nuts and bolts of this size at correct torque is importan...

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  Is it Okay to Drive with a Broken Wheel Stud?

  2024-08-23 11:09:20

  Introduction Wheel studs — minuscule in comparison to the size of your vehicle— pack a major punch when it comes to keeping you safe on the road and preserving your car's optimal performance. Wheel studs are threaded fasteners that secur...

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  Why Do My Wheel Nuts Keep Coming Loose?

  2024-08-21 11:01:08

  Introduction Wheel nuts, as benign as they may seem are small fasteners you will find on every wheel of your car which binds them into the hub. Their rock-solid bond so they can travel safer. However, for quite a few drivers the impression is that th...

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  Which are Stronger, Aluminum or Steel Lug Nuts?

  2024-08-19 10:35:31

  Introduction Lug nuts have traditionally provided the fastening mechanism for tires and wheels to be attached that little mounting nub on your vehicle -- wheel hub. While aluminum and steel are a couple of the more commonly used materials in product...

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