Tire Rotation Irritation
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Tire Rotation Irritation
So today I went to rotate my tires, easy enough, done it countless times on my Expedition.
For some reason the driver side rear wheel will not come off. I banged on it with a rubber mallet, pulled on it with a tie down strap attached, nothing, it won't budge. Um, yes, I did remove the lugnuts first for you smartelecks...
I expect the rim is frozen somehow... thankfully I'm in my garage and not trying to change a flat in the middle of nowhere.
Any ideas on how to get it off?
Thanks guys...
'02 Excursion Ltd 7.3 psd
96k miles
stock all around
just purchased in December of '08.
For some reason the driver side rear wheel will not come off. I banged on it with a rubber mallet, pulled on it with a tie down strap attached, nothing, it won't budge. Um, yes, I did remove the lugnuts first for you smartelecks...
I expect the rim is frozen somehow... thankfully I'm in my garage and not trying to change a flat in the middle of nowhere.
Any ideas on how to get it off?
Thanks guys...
'02 Excursion Ltd 7.3 psd
96k miles
stock all around
just purchased in December of '08.
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Sounds weird to me. Maybe try some penetrating lube then let it sit for a bit and come back and wack it a few times. If that doesnt work... thats when I would really start to become concerned.
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The dissimilar metals between the hub and rims is what causes 'welding'...
The easiest way to break it free other than whailing on it with your foot or hammer is to loosen the lugs slightly and drive in a figure 8...this will put pressure on the hub/rim interface and break it free...
It is a real treat when this happens. When you reinstall the wheels...install a small amount of anti-seize lube to the hub center where it contacts the rim...
Good luck...BTW...a BFH also works from behind.
Joe.
The easiest way to break it free other than whailing on it with your foot or hammer is to loosen the lugs slightly and drive in a figure 8...this will put pressure on the hub/rim interface and break it free...
It is a real treat when this happens. When you reinstall the wheels...install a small amount of anti-seize lube to the hub center where it contacts the rim...
Good luck...BTW...a BFH also works from behind.
Joe.
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I usaually kick mine on all sides. Showing it some love! That only happened to me when I tried to take the wheels off for the first time. Didn't need to but, I was curious what was in there. LOL
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what I do leave one nut on ( put loose) an try putting a bar behind in the middle of the rim an pry away from you it should come off good luck
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Yep this is how I would remove that wheel
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The dissimilar metals between the hub and rims is what causes 'welding'...
The easiest way to break it free other than whailing on it with your foot or hammer is to loosen the lugs slightly and drive in a figure 8...this will put pressure on the hub/rim interface and break it free...
It is a real treat when this happens. When you reinstall the wheels...install a small amount of anti-seize lube to the hub center where it contacts the rim...
Good luck...BTW...a BFH also works from behind.
Joe.
The easiest way to break it free other than whailing on it with your foot or hammer is to loosen the lugs slightly and drive in a figure 8...this will put pressure on the hub/rim interface and break it free...
It is a real treat when this happens. When you reinstall the wheels...install a small amount of anti-seize lube to the hub center where it contacts the rim...
Good luck...BTW...a BFH also works from behind.
Joe.
Just break the lug nuts loose (right around finger loose is what I've done) and drive the rig around the block, or figure eights like Joe said.
Don't forget the anti-seize or a film of white lithium grease before you reinstall the whole shebang.
Stewart
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Hey all, great suggestions, thanks. I also called the dealership and they said it's fairly common. Apparently the MagChloride they use here in Colorado to keep ice off the roads causes the welding of the two parts.
Of course it could also be the heat from the brakes that helped with the fusion, my rotors are warped (that way when I bot it) so I'm guessing the prev owner got them a little too hot.
I'll be trying these methods and keep you posted on the results.
Of course it could also be the heat from the brakes that helped with the fusion, my rotors are warped (that way when I bot it) so I'm guessing the prev owner got them a little too hot.
I'll be trying these methods and keep you posted on the results.
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