how to pull off a siezed lug nut?
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how to pull off a siezed lug nut?
a friend of mine has some wheel locks, but when he went to rotate his tires, the locking pattern got worn down so now the key doesn't grip the bolt.
the locking bolt is circular, so there's no chance of using a socket on it.
we tried using a special socket that has grooves in the side of it that will bite into the lug nut, but when we use the impact gun on it, it just spins.
are we looking at drilling it out at this point?
thanks,
john
the locking bolt is circular, so there's no chance of using a socket on it.
we tried using a special socket that has grooves in the side of it that will bite into the lug nut, but when we use the impact gun on it, it just spins.
are we looking at drilling it out at this point?
thanks,
john
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Re: how to pull off a siezed lug nut?
Originally posted by selanne8
we tried using a special socket that has grooves in the side of it that will bite into the lug nut, but when we use the impact gun on it, it just spins.
we tried using a special socket that has grooves in the side of it that will bite into the lug nut, but when we use the impact gun on it, it just spins.
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Here's a crazy thought.
take a socket slightly bigger than the nut. Hammer it on there. (Of course this destroys the socket but you can replace it) Then Viola!, take it off. Hopefully you don't have shitty china sockets, they'll just split.
take a socket slightly bigger than the nut. Hammer it on there. (Of course this destroys the socket but you can replace it) Then Viola!, take it off. Hopefully you don't have shitty china sockets, they'll just split.
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Originally posted by Mr. Gadget
Welding as Mags said is the best way also the easiest
Welding as Mags said is the best way also the easiest
He HAS the tool he needs to do this easily and correctly (this is what tire shops will sue to remove them). Welding is definitely not the easiest way.
http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...0460&x=11&y=12
Use the correct tool for the job. This is what he has.
A socket would work the same as above.
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if u have a dremel tool, u could try cutting the nut into a socket shape.
try using the tool u described earlier but, first tighten the other nuts to like, 160 lb/ft. this should relieve some stress from the locking nut. hope this helps
try using the tool u described earlier but, first tighten the other nuts to like, 160 lb/ft. this should relieve some stress from the locking nut. hope this helps
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Originally posted by oregano
if u have a dremel tool, u could try cutting the nut into a socket shape.
if u have a dremel tool, u could try cutting the nut into a socket shape.
The nut remover works! no need to try anything else.
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Some shops have a wheel lock removal kit to take the locks off with. I work at Sears auto center and we have the kit. If u have one there locally, give them a call and see if they can help you. But make sure they dont mess up your wheels. It shouldn't be to bad if they arn't too tight.
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Originally posted by RRTEC
spend $3 buy a NUT splitter and stories over availible at and harrdware store
spend $3 buy a NUT splitter and stories over availible at and harrdware store
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This happened when a guy lost the key and wheel locks were on the car. He let me swapped rims but I had to get it off.
What I did was use a 3/4 12 point socket and hammered it onto the wheel lock nut. I kept hammering it down and then used a breaker bar to get it off and it worked. I managed to save the socket the first time around by getting a thin chisel and hammering the wheel lock out of the socket and used it again.
But the 2nd time, it was stuck on there for good. In the end, the only cost for the wheels I got was the cost of one 3/4 socket.
What I did was use a 3/4 12 point socket and hammered it onto the wheel lock nut. I kept hammering it down and then used a breaker bar to get it off and it worked. I managed to save the socket the first time around by getting a thin chisel and hammering the wheel lock out of the socket and used it again.
But the 2nd time, it was stuck on there for good. In the end, the only cost for the wheels I got was the cost of one 3/4 socket.
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Originally posted by RRTEC
Done it before^^^^^^^^^yes you can..
Done it before^^^^^^^^^yes you can..
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Why all these useless posts? He has the correct tool for the job, he is just not using it correctly.
Tap the part on and take it off with a wrench or socket, not an impact gun.
Seriosuly, guys, not everything needs to be about improvisation. Why use a frozen banner to pound in a nail when you have a hammer?
Tap the part on and take it off with a wrench or socket, not an impact gun.
Seriosuly, guys, not everything needs to be about improvisation. Why use a frozen banner to pound in a nail when you have a hammer?
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A nutsplitter CANNOT work on a stock rim (or any aftermarket rim with out access to the sides of the lugnuts).
the nut remover WILL WORK, just keep pounding it on there... impact gun is your enemy here, you need to use lots of gentile force. If you can't get it off with a stocket and a ratchet, you need a breaker bar and/or possibly a piece of pipe for enough leverage..
A nutsplitter CANNOT work on a stock rim (or any aftermarket rim with out access to the sides of the lugnuts).
the nut remover WILL WORK, just keep pounding it on there... impact gun is your enemy here, you need to use lots of gentile force. If you can't get it off with a stocket and a ratchet, you need a breaker bar and/or possibly a piece of pipe for enough leverage..
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I'm surprised no one has mentioned this:
Is only one lug nut stuck? If so, TIGHTEN the other 3-4 lug nuts as much as possible. This will take the pressure off the stuck one and make it so much easier to move.
Is only one lug nut stuck? If so, TIGHTEN the other 3-4 lug nuts as much as possible. This will take the pressure off the stuck one and make it so much easier to move.
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Originally posted by wozzoom
I'm surprised no one has mentioned this:
Is only one lug nut stuck? If so, TIGHTEN the other 3-4 lug nuts as much as possible. This will take the pressure off the stuck one and make it so much easier to move.
I'm surprised no one has mentioned this:
Is only one lug nut stuck? If so, TIGHTEN the other 3-4 lug nuts as much as possible. This will take the pressure off the stuck one and make it so much easier to move.
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if the lug nuts are not entirely countersunk you can also get a vise-grip on it and REALLY clamp down on it to get it off. I've done this on my integra and crx, even with only 1/4 inch of nut to clamp down on, just get the tip on the vise-grip on there and then use a chanel lock wrench to turn the vise-grip. you just need the kung-fu grip to close the vise-grips