I have a 2000, F150, 2wd.
I was checking the torque on my lug nuts and broke one, on the front. How hard is it to replace this part or how much does it cost to have it done at the dealer? Any help is appreciated.

 

Thats not uncommon if have an early 2000 like mine
with the 12mm studs they require only 100 ft/lb.
The change out is pretty simple if you are familiar
with removing brake caliper and rotor, Once you
remove the rotor use a drift or punch to knock the
old stud out put in the new in reverse order and
either drive it in with a drift or use several washers
and the nut to pull it up and seat it.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN!

 

the only thing that sucks is that you can't buy just one. You have to buy all 5 from Ford. Its gunna be like 20 or 30 bucks. Just be glad its not the rear ones. They are MUCH harder to replace...

 

The easiest way to knock out the studs is with a big @$$ hammer, make sure to get it out with one or two big hits to save the splines some wear. The best way to pull them in is to put the stud through, add a thick washer, install the stock flat lug nut and use an impact wrench to pull it through, make sure not to hold the wrench on once it is through as that will stress it and you may end up in this same situation. I have 20 or so studs that I took off my old truck when I did the 14mm wheel stud conversion, but you may as well get new ones, getting 5 wouldn't be bad since if one already broke you may break more and it's good to have extras.

-Kelly