Tips for removing stripped lug nut?
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Tips for removing stripped lug nut?
My open end lug is stripped... BADLY... if i got a power drill with a stripped screw bit attached, would that h ave enough power to torque it out? I thought of painting the surfaces of my wheel key, and inside of the lug, then stuff it w/epoxy, put the key in, let it dry, and see if that can get some traction on thet stripped lug... I REALLY hope the key doesnt dry onto the lug or the lug doesnt dry onto the STUD, that is why i will prep w/ paint... good idea? i can take it to the shop to use an impact gun, but they said it is guaranteed they will damage my rim
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i got one that looks like a normal socket but the inside has a swirl pattern to grip the nut/bolt/lug. you can also use an ordinary socket thats slightly oversized socket and bang it on, then use a breaker bar t loosen it.
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I'm assuming if its open end, its aluminum too...
Makes things a little uglier.
Since its open, you could try to screw an M12x1.5 bolt into the end, if you can catch a few threads then try some super-epoxy and wait until it cures (give it 24-36 hrs), then see if you can back it out using the bolt head. Another thing people do with those krapokugens which strip all the time is hammer a 12 sided socket onto the nut and slowly back it out.
I don't know if I'd try welding. Welding aluminum is tricky, and you'll probably mess the wheel finish up with the heat.
There are those stripped bolt removers, I don't know if it'll work.
Last resort, drill the stud out. It'll get the nut off, but then you'll have to replace the stud too.
If you try the screw remover (the cone thing with the left handed threads), get a very fat one so that just the tip of it goes in the nut. there isn't much room before you hit the stud. I'd do it by hand, power tends to just burn the teeth off those things. Get a T-handle with a long bar, have someone hold the bit in place then turn the breaker... if it comes loose, you're in business. No guarantees though.
Makes things a little uglier.
Since its open, you could try to screw an M12x1.5 bolt into the end, if you can catch a few threads then try some super-epoxy and wait until it cures (give it 24-36 hrs), then see if you can back it out using the bolt head. Another thing people do with those krapokugens which strip all the time is hammer a 12 sided socket onto the nut and slowly back it out.
I don't know if I'd try welding. Welding aluminum is tricky, and you'll probably mess the wheel finish up with the heat.
There are those stripped bolt removers, I don't know if it'll work.
Last resort, drill the stud out. It'll get the nut off, but then you'll have to replace the stud too.
If you try the screw remover (the cone thing with the left handed threads), get a very fat one so that just the tip of it goes in the nut. there isn't much room before you hit the stud. I'd do it by hand, power tends to just burn the teeth off those things. Get a T-handle with a long bar, have someone hold the bit in place then turn the breaker... if it comes loose, you're in business. No guarantees though.
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Rep Power: 315 I caught a flat 2day and I took 3nut's out and when I went to take the 4th one out it turn and turn and turn but the nut did'nt loosend up or nothing so yeah I got stuck with a flat and still am. What should I do?
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