I have been trying to change my tire for the past couple days because the lug nuts were way too tight. I got all but one nut.... The last one will not come off because its rounded off on the edges of the bolt, making it impossible to think about fixing. Does anyone know how to remove a bolt like this??? Thanks a lot for any help!
2006-11-11 17:13:14 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
go with sacthmo AND shoot the last person that put them on so tight,
2006-11-11 19:38:05 · answer #1 · answered by tim s 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is the lug nut a 3/4 or 13/16 socket? Go to parts house and purchase a universal wheel lock remover socket. Hammer it onto the rounded out nut and remove the lock nut. You can also go to tire store and get the nut removed.
2006-11-11 17:18:20 · answer #2 · answered by cre8it_now 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They make special sockets that grip onto stripped nuts and bolts. The socket works by you hammering it on, then use a standard Johnson Bar to take off the nut. Most auto supply and tool stores would carry this... or you can buy Snap-On tools (expensive option).
Option B: Cut or Break it off. You will then have to replace the Stud and Nut. With a basic mechanical back ground... Studs are easy to change.
Note: Vise Grip solution is a waste of time. You will be unable to get the Grip or Leverage on a Vise Grip to remove a nut this size that is seized.
2006-11-11 17:20:45 · answer #3 · answered by Satchmo 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hi there it is anti-clockwise to un-do the wheel nuts, but make sure you loosen them a turn before jacking up the car as this keeps the wheel in place, place a brick or a block of wood at the front and rear of a wheel thats not going to be lifted to prevent the car rolling and falling off the jack, if you are usin the emergancy jack that came with car, i would suggest you have every thing to hand like the new wheel ready to put on quickly as these jacks are designed for just that an emergancy tyre change if you are going to take your time about it buy a small trolley jack and axle stands then if you need to get under the car you can jack it up and support it safely on the stands. If this is going to a regular thing buy a tyre wrench with an extending handle as this makes light work of the wheel nuts, good luck with it.
2016-05-22 06:33:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a socket you can buy that fits on a 1/2 inch rachet that will bite a rounded off bolt or nut. Can't remember the name of it but they work. A friend has one and it works!!!
Go to an auto parts store, buy the socket and a replacemen nut and have at it.
2006-11-11 17:27:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Vice grips and maybe a squirt of Liquid Wrench. Just be careful to get all the Liquid Wrench off the threads before you put the lug back on again.
2006-11-11 17:29:53 · answer #6 · answered by watsonc64 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can purchase something called "liquid wrench". It may help to loosen it.
Another way I've had success with, is to use a torch and heat up the lug nut. It will expand and be easier to remove.
2006-11-11 17:19:27 · answer #7 · answered by dawnsdad 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can buy a special tool just for this problem from a professional tool dealer like Snap On or Matco, or take it to a shop. Either way it will end up costing you a fair amount of money. You could try to beat the next smaller size socket on, but usually it does not work.
2006-11-11 17:27:40 · answer #8 · answered by customgeetars 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well in order to get the stripped lug nut off, you will need a pair of vice-grips. Just tighten them to where it is hard to put them on then just turn.
2006-11-11 17:16:29 · answer #9 · answered by fan_denverbroncos 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A very sharp (or brand new) chisel and hammer. Place chisel along the bolt going toward the drum or disk brake and do not hit recklessly. This will damage the bolt but it can be replaced.
2006-11-11 17:25:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try going to Auto Zone, look up on the internet for their store locations nation wide. They are friendly and helpful
2006-11-11 17:15:29 · answer #11 · answered by torgralori 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋