i have a dilemma.. stripped lugnut
#1
Honda-Tech Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: SoCal, USA
Posts: 2,462
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i have a dilemma.. stripped lugnut
i need to change my tires because they're bald. so, i was at the local tire shop and they told me one of my lugnuts in the back is stripped. it spins freely both ways, but it's not going anywhere. they used a torque gun, but it just wouldn't budge! i have 99-00 si rims, and they told me there is no way they can take it out without ruining my rim. is this true? i have to make a decision soon. where am i going to find 1 si rim?! what should i do..
#2
Re: i have a dilemma.. stripped lugnut (ieatrice)
my friend had the same problem and he took this little circular saw (not sure what the name is, but it was like an inch in diameter) and cut the lug nut off, but he very careful.
#3
Imperious: Mod of Valor
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 12,393
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: i have a dilemma.. stripped lugnut (ieatrice)
Its pretty easy to find Si rims, even 1. I'd say look around for Si rims, or one at least and see how much it is. Then decide.
#5
Moderator
Re: i have a dilemma.. stripped lugnut (ieatrice)
you can get if off without ruining the rim if you have skill....i'm not gonna tell yo uhow....that is why you pay me the big bucks to get it off without killing your wheel#@@@@!!!!1
#6
Vice President/CEO
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 3,161
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: i have a dilemma.. stripped lugnut (chad)
dood same **** happend to me on my del sol.. they were like, we gotta cut it off... blah blah... risks risks..
i got out there with some pliars and some screw drivers and got the ****** off myself.
come back when you've exhausted every possible way you can think of..
i got out there with some pliars and some screw drivers and got the ****** off myself.
come back when you've exhausted every possible way you can think of..
#7
Member
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Des Moines, IA
Posts: 1,168
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: i have a dilemma.. stripped lugnut (kKdARIAN)
Take it to another shop......see what they can do, when I worked at my first shop we were strictly tires/truck tires.
this happened alot and we had different methods. One that sticks out in my had the most was a 300zx with Stylin concept wheels, or somthing **** I cant remember the lug nut wholes had a reall deep inset and 3 of them were cross threaded on one wheel alone.
Cross threaded is a diff. story you can just crank on the lug till it breaks the stud. In your case man **** I really dont know.....lol good luck
this happened alot and we had different methods. One that sticks out in my had the most was a 300zx with Stylin concept wheels, or somthing **** I cant remember the lug nut wholes had a reall deep inset and 3 of them were cross threaded on one wheel alone.
Cross threaded is a diff. story you can just crank on the lug till it breaks the stud. In your case man **** I really dont know.....lol good luck
Trending Topics
#9
Re: (mike93eh)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mike93eh »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">man just cut it or split it in half.</TD></TR></TABLE>
#10
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Los angeles, CA, U.S.A
Posts: 341
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: i have a dilemma.. stripped lugnut (EGCoupe)
I think EGcoupe pretty much has the idea. If I am not mistaken, that tool is called a dremmel. The other tool that you will need is called "a steady hand". Good luck.
#13
Honda-Tech Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: SoCal, USA
Posts: 2,462
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: i have a dilemma.. stripped lugnut (ieatrice)
thanks for all the suggestions guys. why didn't i think of that?! i think i'll try the dremmel tool thing. thanks
#14
Honda-Tech Member
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Dublin, CA
Posts: 463
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: i have a dilemma.. stripped lugnut (ieatrice)
just to add, use the 'heavy duty' flat discs for cutting metal, about $15 for a pack of like 30? I expect you'll go thru like 5 of them if you don't cut into the stud too far. Definitely going to have to replace the stud, as you will be contacting the threads. good luck, post up how it turns out and what u ended up doing..
#15
Honda-Tech Member
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 805, socal, USA
Posts: 2,997
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: i have a dilemma.. stripped lugnut (HKxBlur)
get a hacksaw blade between the back of the wheel and the hub and start cutting. it takes a while but it doesn't damage the wheel. thats what we do at my shop...
#17
Honda-Tech Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: SoCal, USA
Posts: 2,462
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: i have a dilemma.. stripped lugnut (Chris y0!)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chris y0! »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">get a hacksaw blade between the back of the wheel and the hub and start cutting. it takes a while but it doesn't damage the wheel. thats what we do at my shop...</TD></TR></TABLE>
that's a good idea. i'll try that also. i'll let u guys know how it turns out for future references
that's a good idea. i'll try that also. i'll let u guys know how it turns out for future references
#18
Honda-Tech Member
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: OG Capo Status in this Honda Game, NY
Posts: 6,034
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
worrd man same shyt happened to me a while back when i didn't know anything and this ****** destroyed my rim DON"T DO IT, There are ways around EVERYTHING.....Don't let them ******s trap u.
#19
Re: i have a dilemma.. stripped lugnut (ieatrice)
i work at a tire shop take punch and make a dent in the end of the lug nut, then hold the lug nut with some pliers and take a 1/2 drill bit and drill down the center of the lug while holding the lug nut with the pliers then step up to a little bigger drill bit until it comes off...
#20
Member
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Eastside ATL, GA
Posts: 2,590
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: (Bonez21)
i just had 2 studs replaced on my civic to get my new si wheels on. it costs me about $56.xx parts and labor and the shop didn't ruin the original wheels...
it may be different in your case, but i would put everything back together and go to another shop
it may be different in your case, but i would put everything back together and go to another shop
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post