Lisle Truck Wheel Stud Installer 28950 — for studs up to 22 mm (7/8") with thrust bearing, fits standard lug nuts

The Lisle 28950 Truck Wheel Stud Installer is a hand tool that pulls new truck wheel studs into place quickly using an impact wrench or ratchet.

This installer is built for heavy-duty wheel stud replacement: its body accepts the vehicle's lug nut, uses a thrust bearing to reduce drag, and will draw studs up to 22 mm (7/8") into the wheel hub in seconds. Designed for technicians and experienced DIYers, the tool works with common impact wrenches or ratchets so you can finish stud installs without specialized presses or improvised setups.

How does the Lisle 28950 make replacing truck wheel studs faster?

Instead of hammering or improvising with washers and nuts, this tool gives a controlled pull that seats the stud quickly. The installer’s thrust bearing lets the lug nut spin freely while the tool body draws the stud straight into the hub.

• Works with impact wrenches or hand ratchets for fast operation
• Thrust bearing minimizes friction, accelerating each pull
• Designed to use the vehicle lug nut so no special adapters are needed
• Seats studs in seconds for repeatable, consistent installs

What stud sizes and vehicles will it fit?

The Lisle 28950 is specified for truck wheel studs up to 22 millimeters (7/8") in diameter, covering the majority of heavy-duty pickup and light-truck applications. It is a vehicle-specific fit type tool intended for common truck stud sizes rather than a universal bolt extractor.

• Accepts studs up to 22 mm (7/8") diameter
• Compatible with most truck and light-truck wheel stud types of that size
• Uses the vehicle’s own lug nut as the drive interface
• Not designed for specialty or metric studs larger than 22 mm

Can I use my impact wrench or do I need special tools?

No specialized equipment is required: the installer is made to work with a standard impact wrench or a ratchet. Tighten the lug nut against the tool body and operate your chosen driver to pull the stud smoothly into position.

• Works with common impact wrenches for quickest installs
• Ratchet-compatible when you need more control or lack power tools
• Tool body and lug-nut interface eliminate the need for improvised adapters
• Thrust bearing allows the driver to spin without binding the tool body

How does the thrust bearing help during installation?

The 28950’s built-in thrust bearing reduces rotational resistance between the tool body and lug nut, letting the wrench spin freely while the tool pulls the stud inward. This design both speeds installation and reduces wear on the installer and the nut.

• Lower friction for smoother, faster seating of studs
• Prevents binding that can damage the lug nut or tool body
• Improves repeatability when installing multiple studs per wheel

Who is this for? The Lisle 28950 is aimed at mechanics, fleet service techs, and serious DIYers who replace truck wheel studs regularly or need a reliable, fast method for seating studs up to 22 mm. If you use impact tools and want a repeatable, low-friction way to install replacement studs without shop presses or jury-rigging, this tool simplifies the job and saves time.