Help! I cracked my nuts!

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Feb 1, 2012 | 07:39 PM

sputniknyc

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Help! I cracked my nuts!

Cracked my gorilla lug nuts and need a competent shop in local NYC, Queens preferred to remove it.
Thanks in advance!

Feb 2, 2012 | 05:56 AM

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Cracked my gorilla lug nuts and need a competent shop in local NYC, Queens preferred to remove it.
Thanks in advance!

http://www.106sttire.com/wheel_repair.html

never had experience with them removing a lug but they have fixed a few of my old rims before without any issues.

Feb 2, 2012 | 08:39 AM

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you could always just pick up a lug extractor. all it really is, is a socket that you hammer onto the lug.

Feb 2, 2012 | 09:18 AM

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106 tire said they need to torch it and my rim would be toasted. Other shops don't want to touch it. Anyone know of a shop that has experience with this mess? Thanks.

Feb 2, 2012 | 12:49 PM

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problem resolved.
Local shop took a smaller drill bit to the stud. Then used a larger diameter drill bit to drill. Took the mechanic 30 minutes. Now I need to order a new stud.
I'm glad I didn't allow the other 3 shops to use a torch.