MaxRX7

How will you go about removing a stripped lug nut ?

in relation, if some monkey tried to attempt to take out a lug lock without the proper key wrench and damaged the lock, how can it be removed

thanks !

artowar2

Well, they sell special sockets that have "teeth" inside to grip fastners with broken or nonexistent heads (e.g., studs). I've also heard of people hammering a socket on to the damaged nut.

If it was me, I'd call a wheel shop and ask their advice. They must run into the problem occasionally.

ARD T2

iTrader: (22)

What artowar said? Do it the ghetto way. IT's the only way. The tool is useful depending on the style of lock.

Rishie

MaxRX7

thanks guys, I did it the ghetto way and forced it.

Next time, I will make sure I am watching when someone works on my car

The nuts were overtighten with an impact gun when I bought new tires a few months ago. Then when I took it to get a tire rotation (real purpose was to let them loosen the lug nuts so I can work on my brakes) the kids (picture Jiffy Lube rookies) who had no idea what they were doing had a hard time putting the lug nuts back on. I then tried getting them off and did all but 1 lug nut on each rear wheel. To make a long story short, I got the driver's side off with a smaller socket, but I had to snap off the stud from the passenger side. So I had to take the rotor off and place in some new studs

all this hassle because of some punks who have no business working on cars.