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Feb 15, 2006 | 11:32 AM

John51

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Removing wheels

2005 F250XLT, factory aluminum wheels. I now have about 6000 miles on it and decided to rotate tires. No big deal, I've always done it myself. Jacked it up, took off lug nuts and yanked on the wheel. Nothing. Got a hammer and hammered from the inside. Nothing. Got a BIG hammer and hammered on it. No movement at all!! Any advice? What would someone do out on the highway....or back in the woods.... if they are that hard to remove? Better hope you don't get a flat!

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Feb 15, 2006 | 11:40 AM

CyberJay

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Maybe someone else will have a safer idea.. but how about leaving the lugnuts loose(not off) and driving a few feet? might loosen the wheels up.

-Jay

Feb 15, 2006 | 11:43 AM

schmidt64

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Did you hammer on the wheel or tire when you hit it on the inside? I've never seen a wheel hold on after hit from the inside with a sledgehammer

Feb 15, 2006 | 12:49 PM

Chris_in_Texas

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Yep... Bigger hammer and a little anti-seeze compound when you put them back on. I had to use a 2x4 and sledge to get one of mine broken loose.

Chris

Feb 15, 2006 | 01:06 PM

Baja Daze

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Put the lug nuts back on by finger tightening only and stop short about 1/16 inch before the nuts make contact with the wheel. Then lower the vehicle back on the ground, and shake it side to side. It should pop loose.

Feb 15, 2006 | 01:21 PM

shockwave6

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Do what he said ^^^^ but first....

Pull your left pocket out so that it is inside out then take off your right shoe put a nickel in it and put it back on. It really helps to balance things out!

Feb 15, 2006 | 01:22 PM

Spaznaut

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My old ford van would do that because of the tight fit of the rim and hub. I usually put a 2x4 against the wheel and frame or something inside and turn the steering wheel. This will usually pop em right off and no risk of shaking the vehicle off the stands.

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Feb 15, 2006 | 03:04 PM

boxcar1974

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My dads old 150 with allow wheels did that too. I used a 2x4 with a 6x6 for leverage. It poped easily. I have never had a problem with the alloys on my super duty. Anti-sieze is a must.

We all know aluminum and steel hate each other in that way.