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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 12:08 AM
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is there a trick to getting the rim off a 2008 f350
 
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 12:43 AM
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kick it from behind while truck is supported by jack stands.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 12:56 AM
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so the lug nuts are the only thing that holds the rim on
 
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 01:43 AM
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yup, all 8 of them.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 09:02 AM
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I've had this happen before. Spray a bunch of PB Breaker behind the rim, along the rim-to-rotor interface. Just don't get the PB all over your break pads, calliper, rotor breaking surface, etc. Let her set for a while, then try to knock it off with a rubber mallet.

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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 02:26 PM
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kick it from behind while truck is supported by jack stands.
omg, I hope FTE has a liability disclaimer...
 
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 02:57 PM
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Get a bigger hammer seriously.

PB blaster

2x4

sledge

Jack it up, Make sure it is secure, Beat on it from behind like its a rented mule


Some other methods you can try I don' recommend.

put 4 lug nut back on hand tight then back off one turn drive around slowly bumps are good thing.

brace a 4x4 off the other wheel or frame and use a bottle jack against edge or rim.



When you do get it off. (It will come off just might take some doing and even a few days of dousing with PB blaster.) smear anti seize on the inside of the rim before you replace it or get one of the plastic inserts.

Is this a AL rim?
 
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