[alfa] failed rear wheel stud?

[Scott Johnson <scott@xxxxxxxx>]

Car:
1971 1750 Spider, BWA 14x6 alloy wheels

Problem:
While changing brake pads & rotors, I attempted to remove the driver's 
side rear wheel, but was unable because of a lug nut that wouldn't come 
off. The nut loosened a bit, but apparently siezed on the stud and 
started turning that instead.

This is the last year of the "backward" studs on the driver's side, so I 
was *very* careful not to turn the nuts the wrong way. Unfortunately, by 
the condition of the other lug nuts, other mechanics over time were not 
so careful. Regardless, I now have a rear wheel I can't get off, at 
least with hand tools.

Is this a repair for a garage, or can I do it myself? As I recall, to 
change out these studs requires removing the halfshaft of the axle. 
True? What's involved? Is there a trick I can use to try getting that 
nut off?

I have "regular" studs for the front wheels, came with the rotor I 
bought. Where would I pick up a set of "regular" studs for the back?

Is the job complex enough to warrant simply replacing the rear axle with 
a different (prefereably LSD) one?

Thanks in advance for any help!

Scott Johnson
71 1750 Spider
Herndon VA
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