Stuck lug nut help
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Stuck lug nut help
I got new tires and went to change the front driver side tire, but one lug nut is frozen on. I can put some muscle to it and feel the stud itself moving. Any ideas on how to take it off? Thanks guys
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Sounds like the tire center over torqued the nuts. I had the same thing happen a few years back at Les Schwab took it back to them and told them to fix it.. they did and now they have torque wrenches at all the car racks.
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PB breaker and a torch! Heat the lug up and soak it in PB breaker!
When you get your lugs off put some anti-seize on your lugs. I have put anti-seize on my lugs and have never had one freeze on me.
GL friend.
When you get your lugs off put some anti-seize on your lugs. I have put anti-seize on my lugs and have never had one freeze on me.
GL friend.
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Had a firend that this happened to.
We used a 3/4" breaker bar and a 3' pipe on the end of it.. He put his whole wieght on it and bounced on the handle. Got the timing just right of him bouncing and i smacked the breaker bar with a hammer.. The weight and the "Smack" from the hammer was enough to shock it loose.. (home made impact wrench, lets say)
We used a 3/4" breaker bar and a 3' pipe on the end of it.. He put his whole wieght on it and bounced on the handle. Got the timing just right of him bouncing and i smacked the breaker bar with a hammer.. The weight and the "Smack" from the hammer was enough to shock it loose.. (home made impact wrench, lets say)
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Do you think he should replace the lug stud after he gets it out? I would replace them all just in case.
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I would for sure replace the one that is stuck. Heat should be a last resort because you may damage the finish on your rim. I would bring it back to the shop and have them fix it for you. A really good impact should pop it loose.
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We used a 3/4" breaker bar and a 3' pipe on the end of it.. He put his whole wieght on it and bounced on the handle. Got the timing just right of him bouncing and i smacked the breaker bar with a hammer.. The weight and the "Smack" from the hammer was enough to shock it loose.. (home made impact wrench, lets say)
Last edited by 60RatRod; Jun 2, 2009 at 10:54 AM. Reason: add info
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I should have mentioned. I smack it like i am beating on the socket. Not the direction that you are pushing. I would have killed my buddies fingers/arms with vibration.
I use this alot for stuck/difficult bolts, were i can.
I use this alot for stuck/difficult bolts, were i can.
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