I was putting back my front tires and I overtorqued one of the lugs.
My jaw dropped to the floor with the lug

Google search has been telling me that it could be a simple fix but I don't have any tools handy. First thing I'll pick up tomorrow is a torque wrench and torque every lug to 80Ft/lb.

Is it a simple fix I could do at home?
If its as simple as hammering out and replacing the stud, I think I could manage that. However I've been reading that I'd have to take out the calipers, brake assembly, etc., which I'm not too comfortable with.

Anyone have any tips for this or should I just call it and take it to a shop?

Edit: it's 2008 g37.

 

It is easy. I am sure if you search the web you can find DIY on it. The main thing yes you do have to take the calipers off. It's easy but if you are uncomfortable doing see if there is someone in your area that would be willing to give you a hand.

There are a lot of SoCal guys on here.

 

i would go to the shop. i'm the type of person to do anything you can yourself, BUT this is the one thing I would just say eff it and go to a shop. its not hard removing a caliper or a part to get to the problem, but its the removal of the stud and pressing the new stud is what will frustrate you if it doesn't budge. im sure you can do it, im just suggesting not to go through the frustrations. up to you good luck

 

take the caliper and rotor off. smack out the wheel stud with a hammer or metal mallet. place the new one in, and press it into the hub using your wheel lug nut.


/done.

 

I just had this same problem. Went to put on the stock wheels for winter and I guess the shop over tightened them last time and one wheel stud was stripped. Going to try and fix it tomorrow.

 

I had this happen on my wife's 4 Runner. I took it to the local Toyota dealer and it was fixed for $100. They only had the car for 45 min. Not worth the hassle for a $100 bucks.

 

It's not difficult to remove the calipers. They're held on by two bolts and I believe they are 21mm or 22mm. Having a pneumatic torque wrench is helpful especially when installing the new stud. Good luck and I hope you learned your lesson about doing something without proper tools.