05-17-2018 | #1 |
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Fort Myers, FL
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Lug Nut Woes
Of course, the last lug nut I'm trying to get off and NOT HAPPENING!
Hate the locking lugs. This one slips out every time I put any torque on it. Almost like it's stripped. Is there anything I can try before I take the car up to the local tire shop? Argh!
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05-17-2018 | #2 |
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Re: Lug Nut Woes
Tire shop has the expertise to remove it. Most likely on the last tire change they installed the wrong lock. Happens all the time! You need to find the match to the other 3!
Lou
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05-17-2018 | #3 |
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Re: Lug Nut Woes
You can try a Gator socket. A good tire shop can sometimes get it but it’s luck of the draw whether they have the right tool.
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05-17-2018 | #4 |
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Re: Lug Nut Woes
https://www.amazon.com/Performance-T...70_&dpSrc=srch
This will take care of it. Just order the correct size Marty p.s. then remove all of the locks! |
05-18-2018 | #5 |
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Re: Lug Nut Woes
Thanks all!
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05-18-2018 | #6 |
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Re: Lug Nut Woes
Marty's recommendation should work. In the interim, your lock nut socket appears to be worn out on the tips. Can't get a bite that way. Are you using an impact or regular wrench? Two things you might try in the interim.. grind off some of the end of the lock nut socket a bit so that the ends are squared off again, then retry with an impact while pressing the socket into the lug nut as hard as you can, to prevent it from coming out..
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Re: Lug Nut Woes
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05-18-2018 | #8 |
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Re: Lug Nut Woes
I once on the road took a 12 point socket of just the right size and hammered it over the locking lug. Got it done in a pinch.
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