Raverez
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« on: February 16, 2010, 08:19:18 PM » |
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Anybody has hints on how to remove a stripped lug nut.
Can't ride the bike either. too much snow and cold temps.
Thanks.
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alph
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« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2010, 10:39:47 PM » |
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I take it that the nut turns, and doesn't come loose, right? first, see if there is anyway that you can get a channel lock on the back side to hold the stud head, then have someone else turn the tire iron on the nut. Before doing that, squirt some liquid wrench into the threads and let it sit for a while to soak in.
If it's possible, get a propane torch and heat the nut up a bit, this will cause it to expand and loosen up, but if you put the liquid wrench lube on it, you'll be able to toast marshmallows, as your garage burns down.....
If all else fails, drill it out. Sounds like you’ll need to get a new stud anyway, so screw the old one…..
I had some new tires put on my truck a long time ago, and the shop couldn’t get the studs off. They ended up torching the old ones off! Thankfully the aluminum rims didn’t get ruined!
Good luck! Let us know what works.
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« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2010, 11:03:05 PM » |
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Anybody has hints on how to remove a stripped lug nut.
Can't ride the bike either. too much snow and cold temps.
Thanks.
More information please. Type of car or truck, is the nut rounded off, spinning in the hub, or just won't budge? Also alloy or steel wheels? |
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Friagabi
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« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2010, 11:51:54 PM » |
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Just an idea, find a air driven inpact wrench. use it for awhile and see if it will back the nut off. If the threads in the nut are stripped then drill the nut, then replace the stud and nut.
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2010, 03:22:04 AM » |
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The lugs on our 60 Catalina were left hand threaded on one side (driver side?)... there was a L
stamped on the end of the lug...
-Mike
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valkyriemc
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« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2010, 05:00:30 AM » |
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My 90 'zuzu trooper is famous for weak, poorly cut, looses fitting, lug nuts. I've probably replaced 10+ over the years. Basicly I've lost patience with them, if one jams up, I take my impact wrench, set it high, and break em off. Since its got 4 wheel disc brakes, the studs are easy to get to and I take a brass hammer and knock em out. G/L
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Raverez
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« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2010, 09:52:02 AM » |
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94 Grand Prix. Got 4 to crack loose but i rounded the 5th one. Bought a tool from autozone that removes stripped nuts. But extension for ratchet broke off. too much torque. crappy tool. need to go back and get a socket to fit over tool. hopefully that will work. but i will try sweating it first. the heat should help crack that nut.
Thanks all.
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fudgie
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« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2010, 12:55:25 PM » |
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Can you get a small pipe wrench on it?
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