Tricks for removing lug nuts
#21
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Re: Tricks for removing lug nuts
B A R R Y did pass the time by typing:
> Jeeper wrote:
>> pb blaster is good to use
>>
>
> It's not good, it's the best! <G>
Yep.. And it's farily cheap.
Works way better than any other penertating oil
I've tried. As for WD-40, it won't do a darn thing.
--
rbg
> Jeeper wrote:
>> pb blaster is good to use
>>
>
> It's not good, it's the best! <G>
Yep.. And it's farily cheap.
Works way better than any other penertating oil
I've tried. As for WD-40, it won't do a darn thing.
--
rbg
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Re: Tricks for removing lug nuts
B A R R Y did pass the time by typing:
> Jeeper wrote:
>> pb blaster is good to use
>>
>
> It's not good, it's the best! <G>
Yep.. And it's farily cheap.
Works way better than any other penertating oil
I've tried. As for WD-40, it won't do a darn thing.
--
rbg
> Jeeper wrote:
>> pb blaster is good to use
>>
>
> It's not good, it's the best! <G>
Yep.. And it's farily cheap.
Works way better than any other penertating oil
I've tried. As for WD-40, it won't do a darn thing.
--
rbg
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Re: Tricks for removing lug nuts
testert555 did pass the time by typing:
> I got a new set of wheels/tires for my 91. I was able to loosen all
> but 1 lug nut.
Ah.. someone probably spun them on with an air wrench.
Never use an air wrench to torque lugnuts, always use a torque wrench.
It's especially important on disc brakes.
> I've read lots of suggestions, but need to know, how do I proceed with
> doing the least damage?
Mark the one that won't come off with a marker, put the other ones
back on. Go to a local auto shop and ask if the mechanic could hit
that nut with an impact wrench.
What ever you do, don't lean on a lugnut wrench... if the bolt or the stud
goes you could wind up eating pavement. A 3' breaker bar and six point
socket works for me on most. Just remember where the bar is going to go
if it lets loose. :O
> What's involved with replacing the studs if it comes to that?
Hammer the old one out, lube up a new one, use the tire (or a thick bit
of pipe/washers, and lugnut to suck the new one in) Not that hard, it
just depends on how bad the rust is.
--
DougW
> I got a new set of wheels/tires for my 91. I was able to loosen all
> but 1 lug nut.
Ah.. someone probably spun them on with an air wrench.
Never use an air wrench to torque lugnuts, always use a torque wrench.
It's especially important on disc brakes.
> I've read lots of suggestions, but need to know, how do I proceed with
> doing the least damage?
Mark the one that won't come off with a marker, put the other ones
back on. Go to a local auto shop and ask if the mechanic could hit
that nut with an impact wrench.
What ever you do, don't lean on a lugnut wrench... if the bolt or the stud
goes you could wind up eating pavement. A 3' breaker bar and six point
socket works for me on most. Just remember where the bar is going to go
if it lets loose. :O
> What's involved with replacing the studs if it comes to that?
Hammer the old one out, lube up a new one, use the tire (or a thick bit
of pipe/washers, and lugnut to suck the new one in) Not that hard, it
just depends on how bad the rust is.
--
DougW
#24
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Re: Tricks for removing lug nuts
testert555 did pass the time by typing:
> I got a new set of wheels/tires for my 91. I was able to loosen all
> but 1 lug nut.
Ah.. someone probably spun them on with an air wrench.
Never use an air wrench to torque lugnuts, always use a torque wrench.
It's especially important on disc brakes.
> I've read lots of suggestions, but need to know, how do I proceed with
> doing the least damage?
Mark the one that won't come off with a marker, put the other ones
back on. Go to a local auto shop and ask if the mechanic could hit
that nut with an impact wrench.
What ever you do, don't lean on a lugnut wrench... if the bolt or the stud
goes you could wind up eating pavement. A 3' breaker bar and six point
socket works for me on most. Just remember where the bar is going to go
if it lets loose. :O
> What's involved with replacing the studs if it comes to that?
Hammer the old one out, lube up a new one, use the tire (or a thick bit
of pipe/washers, and lugnut to suck the new one in) Not that hard, it
just depends on how bad the rust is.
--
DougW
> I got a new set of wheels/tires for my 91. I was able to loosen all
> but 1 lug nut.
Ah.. someone probably spun them on with an air wrench.
Never use an air wrench to torque lugnuts, always use a torque wrench.
It's especially important on disc brakes.
> I've read lots of suggestions, but need to know, how do I proceed with
> doing the least damage?
Mark the one that won't come off with a marker, put the other ones
back on. Go to a local auto shop and ask if the mechanic could hit
that nut with an impact wrench.
What ever you do, don't lean on a lugnut wrench... if the bolt or the stud
goes you could wind up eating pavement. A 3' breaker bar and six point
socket works for me on most. Just remember where the bar is going to go
if it lets loose. :O
> What's involved with replacing the studs if it comes to that?
Hammer the old one out, lube up a new one, use the tire (or a thick bit
of pipe/washers, and lugnut to suck the new one in) Not that hard, it
just depends on how bad the rust is.
--
DougW
#25
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Re: Tricks for removing lug nuts
testert555 did pass the time by typing:
> I got a new set of wheels/tires for my 91. I was able to loosen all
> but 1 lug nut.
Ah.. someone probably spun them on with an air wrench.
Never use an air wrench to torque lugnuts, always use a torque wrench.
It's especially important on disc brakes.
> I've read lots of suggestions, but need to know, how do I proceed with
> doing the least damage?
Mark the one that won't come off with a marker, put the other ones
back on. Go to a local auto shop and ask if the mechanic could hit
that nut with an impact wrench.
What ever you do, don't lean on a lugnut wrench... if the bolt or the stud
goes you could wind up eating pavement. A 3' breaker bar and six point
socket works for me on most. Just remember where the bar is going to go
if it lets loose. :O
> What's involved with replacing the studs if it comes to that?
Hammer the old one out, lube up a new one, use the tire (or a thick bit
of pipe/washers, and lugnut to suck the new one in) Not that hard, it
just depends on how bad the rust is.
--
DougW
> I got a new set of wheels/tires for my 91. I was able to loosen all
> but 1 lug nut.
Ah.. someone probably spun them on with an air wrench.
Never use an air wrench to torque lugnuts, always use a torque wrench.
It's especially important on disc brakes.
> I've read lots of suggestions, but need to know, how do I proceed with
> doing the least damage?
Mark the one that won't come off with a marker, put the other ones
back on. Go to a local auto shop and ask if the mechanic could hit
that nut with an impact wrench.
What ever you do, don't lean on a lugnut wrench... if the bolt or the stud
goes you could wind up eating pavement. A 3' breaker bar and six point
socket works for me on most. Just remember where the bar is going to go
if it lets loose. :O
> What's involved with replacing the studs if it comes to that?
Hammer the old one out, lube up a new one, use the tire (or a thick bit
of pipe/washers, and lugnut to suck the new one in) Not that hard, it
just depends on how bad the rust is.
--
DougW
#26
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Re: Tricks for removing lug nuts
I had a whopper last year. Both rear tires had those crappy lugs with the
chrome covers on them. Spun 3 on one and another on the other tire. Thought
I would have to cut the lugs and screw up my rims. But no..These did
wonders, if you work on your car you got to ger this set of tools from
sears..Cost $20..
Craftsman Bolt-OutT Damaged Bolt/Nut Remover Set
Sears item #00952160000 Mfr. model #52160
these saved me..plus a 1/2 air impact..more they turn the tighter they
grab..
SCOTT
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:4471FD61.FC5CB966@sympatico.ca...
> "testert555@gmail.com" wrote:
>>
>> Is WD40 good enough to use?
>
> If you have a month or more to wait....
>
> A proper penetrating oil is better. WD40 displaces water really well so
> is good to use on wires and inside the distributor cap, but it is crap
> for penetrating oil.
>
> Hitting the nut with a hammer can help or a good fitting socket and a
> breaker bar. When they are bad like that I hope to break them rather
> than strip them. It is an easy job to replace a snapped stud, trying to
> hack a stripped one out of the rim with a chisel or drill is a pain in
> the butt....
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
chrome covers on them. Spun 3 on one and another on the other tire. Thought
I would have to cut the lugs and screw up my rims. But no..These did
wonders, if you work on your car you got to ger this set of tools from
sears..Cost $20..
Craftsman Bolt-OutT Damaged Bolt/Nut Remover Set
Sears item #00952160000 Mfr. model #52160
these saved me..plus a 1/2 air impact..more they turn the tighter they
grab..
SCOTT
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:4471FD61.FC5CB966@sympatico.ca...
> "testert555@gmail.com" wrote:
>>
>> Is WD40 good enough to use?
>
> If you have a month or more to wait....
>
> A proper penetrating oil is better. WD40 displaces water really well so
> is good to use on wires and inside the distributor cap, but it is crap
> for penetrating oil.
>
> Hitting the nut with a hammer can help or a good fitting socket and a
> breaker bar. When they are bad like that I hope to break them rather
> than strip them. It is an easy job to replace a snapped stud, trying to
> hack a stripped one out of the rim with a chisel or drill is a pain in
> the butt....
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
#27
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Re: Tricks for removing lug nuts
I had a whopper last year. Both rear tires had those crappy lugs with the
chrome covers on them. Spun 3 on one and another on the other tire. Thought
I would have to cut the lugs and screw up my rims. But no..These did
wonders, if you work on your car you got to ger this set of tools from
sears..Cost $20..
Craftsman Bolt-OutT Damaged Bolt/Nut Remover Set
Sears item #00952160000 Mfr. model #52160
these saved me..plus a 1/2 air impact..more they turn the tighter they
grab..
SCOTT
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:4471FD61.FC5CB966@sympatico.ca...
> "testert555@gmail.com" wrote:
>>
>> Is WD40 good enough to use?
>
> If you have a month or more to wait....
>
> A proper penetrating oil is better. WD40 displaces water really well so
> is good to use on wires and inside the distributor cap, but it is crap
> for penetrating oil.
>
> Hitting the nut with a hammer can help or a good fitting socket and a
> breaker bar. When they are bad like that I hope to break them rather
> than strip them. It is an easy job to replace a snapped stud, trying to
> hack a stripped one out of the rim with a chisel or drill is a pain in
> the butt....
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
chrome covers on them. Spun 3 on one and another on the other tire. Thought
I would have to cut the lugs and screw up my rims. But no..These did
wonders, if you work on your car you got to ger this set of tools from
sears..Cost $20..
Craftsman Bolt-OutT Damaged Bolt/Nut Remover Set
Sears item #00952160000 Mfr. model #52160
these saved me..plus a 1/2 air impact..more they turn the tighter they
grab..
SCOTT
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:4471FD61.FC5CB966@sympatico.ca...
> "testert555@gmail.com" wrote:
>>
>> Is WD40 good enough to use?
>
> If you have a month or more to wait....
>
> A proper penetrating oil is better. WD40 displaces water really well so
> is good to use on wires and inside the distributor cap, but it is crap
> for penetrating oil.
>
> Hitting the nut with a hammer can help or a good fitting socket and a
> breaker bar. When they are bad like that I hope to break them rather
> than strip them. It is an easy job to replace a snapped stud, trying to
> hack a stripped one out of the rim with a chisel or drill is a pain in
> the butt....
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
#28
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Re: Tricks for removing lug nuts
I had a whopper last year. Both rear tires had those crappy lugs with the
chrome covers on them. Spun 3 on one and another on the other tire. Thought
I would have to cut the lugs and screw up my rims. But no..These did
wonders, if you work on your car you got to ger this set of tools from
sears..Cost $20..
Craftsman Bolt-OutT Damaged Bolt/Nut Remover Set
Sears item #00952160000 Mfr. model #52160
these saved me..plus a 1/2 air impact..more they turn the tighter they
grab..
SCOTT
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:4471FD61.FC5CB966@sympatico.ca...
> "testert555@gmail.com" wrote:
>>
>> Is WD40 good enough to use?
>
> If you have a month or more to wait....
>
> A proper penetrating oil is better. WD40 displaces water really well so
> is good to use on wires and inside the distributor cap, but it is crap
> for penetrating oil.
>
> Hitting the nut with a hammer can help or a good fitting socket and a
> breaker bar. When they are bad like that I hope to break them rather
> than strip them. It is an easy job to replace a snapped stud, trying to
> hack a stripped one out of the rim with a chisel or drill is a pain in
> the butt....
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
chrome covers on them. Spun 3 on one and another on the other tire. Thought
I would have to cut the lugs and screw up my rims. But no..These did
wonders, if you work on your car you got to ger this set of tools from
sears..Cost $20..
Craftsman Bolt-OutT Damaged Bolt/Nut Remover Set
Sears item #00952160000 Mfr. model #52160
these saved me..plus a 1/2 air impact..more they turn the tighter they
grab..
SCOTT
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:4471FD61.FC5CB966@sympatico.ca...
> "testert555@gmail.com" wrote:
>>
>> Is WD40 good enough to use?
>
> If you have a month or more to wait....
>
> A proper penetrating oil is better. WD40 displaces water really well so
> is good to use on wires and inside the distributor cap, but it is crap
> for penetrating oil.
>
> Hitting the nut with a hammer can help or a good fitting socket and a
> breaker bar. When they are bad like that I hope to break them rather
> than strip them. It is an easy job to replace a snapped stud, trying to
> hack a stripped one out of the rim with a chisel or drill is a pain in
> the butt....
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
#29
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Re: Tricks for removing lug nuts
WD40's main claim to fame, is that it displaces water. It doesn't do much
for rust though.
Earle
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> Is WD40 good enough to use?
>
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for rust though.
Earle
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>
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#30
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Re: Tricks for removing lug nuts
WD40's main claim to fame, is that it displaces water. It doesn't do much
for rust though.
Earle
<testert555@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Is WD40 good enough to use?
>
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for rust though.
Earle
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> Is WD40 good enough to use?
>
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