My Lug nut Snapped!
My Lug nut Snapped!
Okay, so I was tightening the lug nut and the stop part of it snapped off, leaving it on tightly, but with no way to un-tighten it. What do I do?
-jason
-jason
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Originally Posted by Jasoneo5
Okay, so I was tightening the lug nut and the stop part of it snapped off, leaving it on tightly, but with no way to un-tighten it. What do I do?
-jason
-jason
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Wow that sux. Yea you probably wont have tools for this. So take it to a pro. I am not exactly sure what I am seeing, but it looks like a peice of the lug is still there, and some of the stud broke off. Basically in these situations, they will put a hole through the stud. Take off all of the other lugs, brake the holy-stud, then repleace the stud and lug.
I would not recommend this job if you do not have the tools, you can really mess up the rims if you slip with the drill. The shops have this kit, that they put into the hole, and it centers the bit and holds it in place.
I would not recommend this job if you do not have the tools, you can really mess up the rims if you slip with the drill. The shops have this kit, that they put into the hole, and it centers the bit and holds it in place.
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I've been there man. I was taking one off and it snapped part of the stud off with it.
Hey man,
I unfortunately bought those same janky *** lugs and they suck. I nearly had the same problem but managed to get it loose with some channel locks.
The tuner lugs you have are cheap crap - just like the ones I got. I am presently looking to replace them with something of a lot higher quality.
Your stud is probably damaged but they are like $1 at Auto Zone or O'Reillys. Then you have to take your caliper off and put the new one on. If you don't have air tools - pay $20 and get it done for you.
Jonny
I unfortunately bought those same janky *** lugs and they suck. I nearly had the same problem but managed to get it loose with some channel locks.
The tuner lugs you have are cheap crap - just like the ones I got. I am presently looking to replace them with something of a lot higher quality.
Your stud is probably damaged but they are like $1 at Auto Zone or O'Reillys. Then you have to take your caliper off and put the new one on. If you don't have air tools - pay $20 and get it done for you.
Jonny
Joined: May 2001
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From: California
I'd say it's time to get in on the Group Buy for the McGard lugs and locks.
And by the way, do you use a torque wrench set at around 80lbs max to tighten your lugs?
Using an impact wrench or no torque wrench is a BIG no no to me.
And by the way, do you use a torque wrench set at around 80lbs max to tighten your lugs?
Using an impact wrench or no torque wrench is a BIG no no to me.
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