Where to replace lug nut stud?

[Arbitrageur]

One of five the Lug Nut Studs that holds the wheel broke, and another was damaged but still works. I need both replaced, does anyone have any recommendations on where to go for this? Any ideas how much the labour would cost (I presume the parts would be super cheap?).

Here's a picture I took from Wikihow on what it looks like, except in my case, 4 are intact and 1 is broken:

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p82/papasmurf2k3/240sx/DSC_0076.jpg

Thanks.

[Jackal]

Have you tried asking the parts dept at a dealership? They should stock this.

[midnightfxgt]

Part wont cost more than $5-10. Any mechanic can replace this. If you are somewhat mechanically inclined, you could do it yourself.

-John

[m_bisson]

Put them in the freezer over night! Then you'll get those little bastards in much more easily.

[dentinger]

parts are, as stated about, $5-$10.

i normally charge about an hour ($100) to replace a stud if it's a diffilcult one. a little less if not.

they're fairly easy to replace though. freezer method sounds like it'll make thing easier.

[silverstarmazda]

i might have some left over from when i extended my rear studs. i gotta go looking for them though. if i can find them you can have them for free

edit - i found some, they are 04 rear oem studs. not sure if they work for your application though so another member will have to chime in on that

[Arbitrageur]

Thanks, everyone. It's for a 2010 Mazda 3 GT.

I assume it's going to cost me about $100 to get it replaced? Damn. :( Should I go through the Dealer or just find an independent mechanic that could do it?

[silverstarmazda]

Thanks, everyone. It's for a 2010 Mazda 3 GT.

I assume it's going to cost me about $100 to get it replaced? Damn. :( Should I go through the Dealer or just find an independent mechanic that could do it?

anywhere but the dealer.