Tough Lug Nuts
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From: Torrington, Connecticut
Tough Lug Nuts
I have a question for all that are willing to help
How can i get rusted on jug nuts off with out any air tools cause i don't have any and i don't have any friends that do either. I have used special sockets and sprays, putting bars on the socket wrench to get more leavage and all i did was break extentions PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!!
How can i get rusted on jug nuts off with out any air tools cause i don't have any and i don't have any friends that do either. I have used special sockets and sprays, putting bars on the socket wrench to get more leavage and all i did was break extentions PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!!
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RE: Tough Lug Nuts
actually, i think he was serious. i had to do it once also on a lug i couldn't get off. i just asked the guy at the shop if he would break it loose for me with his air gun. he said, it might come off or it might break the stud - i said either way do it. he did, it came off. he did it for no charge, and i tipped him a dollar for coffee.
another idea - use a plumbers torch to put some heat into the lug nut and it will expand a tad.
another - use as beefy a socket as you can find, as few extensions, and a pipe, and an assistant. position the pipe/socket so that its on the lug, with the end of the pipe on the ground. drive the truck forward (drivers side) or backward (passenger) a few inches and see if it will break loose. might also break the stud. might also break a cheap socket or extension - protect yourself.
another idea - use a plumbers torch to put some heat into the lug nut and it will expand a tad.
another - use as beefy a socket as you can find, as few extensions, and a pipe, and an assistant. position the pipe/socket so that its on the lug, with the end of the pipe on the ground. drive the truck forward (drivers side) or backward (passenger) a few inches and see if it will break loose. might also break the stud. might also break a cheap socket or extension - protect yourself.
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RE: Tough Lug Nuts
i would still just go down to the tire shop like he said. its easier on you and well ****, its just cheap. i take my 84 down to big o tires for **** that i dont have time for. we should have almost the same truck. only mines already a 4x4 and i have all the mods you want already.except two kicker L7 12's in a bandpass with power cap and all. such a temper.[:@]
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From: Torrington, Connecticut
RE: Tough Lug Nuts
Thank you and i have tried the sockets with the razors inside that really grip the bolt and a pole for leavrage but all i did was break off the extenstion and all the places in my town want to charge me like 50 bucks to take those three bolts off other wise i would have use air tools already
Some one told me that the owner before me could have put lock tight on the bolts are people really dumb enough to do that?
Some one told me that the owner before me could have put lock tight on the bolts are people really dumb enough to do that?
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From: NM
RE: Tough Lug Nuts
Ya some people are that dumb. I would suggest if you want to do it your self go to a tool shop and buy a impact socket that will fit it and get the heavyst braker bar that they have. Or go to sears or better buy snap on so if you brake it they will replace it free no questions. Ya it cost money but when you dont want to take it to a shop everytime the money is worth it for good tools.
