Tricks for removing lug nuts
05-22-2006, 10:16 AM
#1
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Tricks for removing lug nuts
I got a new set of wheels/tires for my 91. I was able to loosen all
but 1 lug nut.
I've read lots of suggestions, but need to know, how do I proceed with
doing the least damage?
What's involved with replacing the studs if it comes to that?
Thanks
CTM
but 1 lug nut.
I've read lots of suggestions, but need to know, how do I proceed with
doing the least damage?
What's involved with replacing the studs if it comes to that?
Thanks
CTM
05-22-2006, 10:46 AM
#2
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Re: Tricks for removing lug nuts
Soak with penetrating oil, wait a day or so. Heat the lug nut with a torch,
if the current wheels on the vehicle are steel. Wear safety goggles, lots
of people don't. Try a commercial nut splitter, if there is room to get it
on there. Grind off a side of the nut, with an electric grinder or a Dremel
and a lot of patience. Then when you put some torque on it with a socket,
it should loosen up. Some people prefer to go straight to the chisel stage.
Make sure that it is a sharp one. Air chisel?
Once you get the nut off, and the drum if it is on the back, you should be
able to tap the stud out the back with a hammer. Don't inadvertently hit
one of the other studs when you do this.
Earle
<testert555@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> I got a new set of wheels/tires for my 91. I was able to loosen all
> but 1 lug nut.
>
> I've read lots of suggestions, but need to know, how do I proceed with
> doing the least damage?
>
> What's involved with replacing the studs if it comes to that?
>
> Thanks
>
> CTM
>
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if the current wheels on the vehicle are steel. Wear safety goggles, lots
of people don't. Try a commercial nut splitter, if there is room to get it
on there. Grind off a side of the nut, with an electric grinder or a Dremel
and a lot of patience. Then when you put some torque on it with a socket,
it should loosen up. Some people prefer to go straight to the chisel stage.
Make sure that it is a sharp one. Air chisel?
Once you get the nut off, and the drum if it is on the back, you should be
able to tap the stud out the back with a hammer. Don't inadvertently hit
one of the other studs when you do this.
Earle
<testert555@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1148307369.983360.37300@g10g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> I got a new set of wheels/tires for my 91. I was able to loosen all
> but 1 lug nut.
>
> I've read lots of suggestions, but need to know, how do I proceed with
> doing the least damage?
>
> What's involved with replacing the studs if it comes to that?
>
> Thanks
>
> CTM
>
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05-22-2006, 10:46 AM
#3
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Re: Tricks for removing lug nuts
Soak with penetrating oil, wait a day or so. Heat the lug nut with a torch,
if the current wheels on the vehicle are steel. Wear safety goggles, lots
of people don't. Try a commercial nut splitter, if there is room to get it
on there. Grind off a side of the nut, with an electric grinder or a Dremel
and a lot of patience. Then when you put some torque on it with a socket,
it should loosen up. Some people prefer to go straight to the chisel stage.
Make sure that it is a sharp one. Air chisel?
Once you get the nut off, and the drum if it is on the back, you should be
able to tap the stud out the back with a hammer. Don't inadvertently hit
one of the other studs when you do this.
Earle
<testert555@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1148307369.983360.37300@g10g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> I got a new set of wheels/tires for my 91. I was able to loosen all
> but 1 lug nut.
>
> I've read lots of suggestions, but need to know, how do I proceed with
> doing the least damage?
>
> What's involved with replacing the studs if it comes to that?
>
> Thanks
>
> CTM
>
*** Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com ***
if the current wheels on the vehicle are steel. Wear safety goggles, lots
of people don't. Try a commercial nut splitter, if there is room to get it
on there. Grind off a side of the nut, with an electric grinder or a Dremel
and a lot of patience. Then when you put some torque on it with a socket,
it should loosen up. Some people prefer to go straight to the chisel stage.
Make sure that it is a sharp one. Air chisel?
Once you get the nut off, and the drum if it is on the back, you should be
able to tap the stud out the back with a hammer. Don't inadvertently hit
one of the other studs when you do this.
Earle
<testert555@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1148307369.983360.37300@g10g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> I got a new set of wheels/tires for my 91. I was able to loosen all
> but 1 lug nut.
>
> I've read lots of suggestions, but need to know, how do I proceed with
> doing the least damage?
>
> What's involved with replacing the studs if it comes to that?
>
> Thanks
>
> CTM
>
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05-22-2006, 10:46 AM
#4
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Re: Tricks for removing lug nuts
Soak with penetrating oil, wait a day or so. Heat the lug nut with a torch,
if the current wheels on the vehicle are steel. Wear safety goggles, lots
of people don't. Try a commercial nut splitter, if there is room to get it
on there. Grind off a side of the nut, with an electric grinder or a Dremel
and a lot of patience. Then when you put some torque on it with a socket,
it should loosen up. Some people prefer to go straight to the chisel stage.
Make sure that it is a sharp one. Air chisel?
Once you get the nut off, and the drum if it is on the back, you should be
able to tap the stud out the back with a hammer. Don't inadvertently hit
one of the other studs when you do this.
Earle
<testert555@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1148307369.983360.37300@g10g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> I got a new set of wheels/tires for my 91. I was able to loosen all
> but 1 lug nut.
>
> I've read lots of suggestions, but need to know, how do I proceed with
> doing the least damage?
>
> What's involved with replacing the studs if it comes to that?
>
> Thanks
>
> CTM
>
*** Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com ***
if the current wheels on the vehicle are steel. Wear safety goggles, lots
of people don't. Try a commercial nut splitter, if there is room to get it
on there. Grind off a side of the nut, with an electric grinder or a Dremel
and a lot of patience. Then when you put some torque on it with a socket,
it should loosen up. Some people prefer to go straight to the chisel stage.
Make sure that it is a sharp one. Air chisel?
Once you get the nut off, and the drum if it is on the back, you should be
able to tap the stud out the back with a hammer. Don't inadvertently hit
one of the other studs when you do this.
Earle
<testert555@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1148307369.983360.37300@g10g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> I got a new set of wheels/tires for my 91. I was able to loosen all
> but 1 lug nut.
>
> I've read lots of suggestions, but need to know, how do I proceed with
> doing the least damage?
>
> What's involved with replacing the studs if it comes to that?
>
> Thanks
>
> CTM
>
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