lug bolt replacement?
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anyone know how to change rear lug bolts?..I have some I need to replace so I can rotate my tires..but once i take...errr...break them off I'm gonna have to replace them or call a wrecker
...and i dont have the $ to have the tire shop do it..much less pay a tow service.
I need a special tool,right?...anyone know what they are called?
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Ummm.....why exactly are the lug BOLTS (the threaded thingies that are pressed into your hubs) going to be a problem?
Are you anticipating doom? Or do you know something we don't know? Remove the lugnuts and rotate away. I don't see any issues.
Are you anticipating doom? Or do you know something we don't know? Remove the lugnuts and rotate away. I don't see any issues.
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I broke 3 off my dad'* 95 a couple of years back while replacing the struts. This was shortly after he had his tires replaced. Of course, they denied all responsibility. It was the way that I took the nuts off.
As "yer jealous" said, a hammer and punch will knock them out.
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Originally Posted by willwren
Ummm.....why exactly are the lug BOLTS (the threaded thingies that are pressed into your hubs) going to be a problem?
Are you anticipating doom? Or do you know something we don't know? Remove the lugnuts and rotate away. I don't see any issues.
Are you anticipating doom? Or do you know something we don't know? Remove the lugnuts and rotate away. I don't see any issues.
perhaps i'm talking about lug studs?
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Honestly..
I'd have someone that has done this before do it. You mentioned you don't have the money...think about the possible issue of them coming out or off for whatever reason. It'* much worse than a few $$. Also... these are not easy and fight very well from what I've seen.
I'd have someone that has done this before do it. You mentioned you don't have the money...think about the possible issue of them coming out or off for whatever reason. It'* much worse than a few $$. Also... these are not easy and fight very well from what I've seen.
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If its the stud removal I think your talking about you can remove them by putting
a socket over the head of the stud while you press it out with a C Clamp.
Soaking in penetrant an hr or so also helps.
a socket over the head of the stud while you press it out with a C Clamp.
Soaking in penetrant an hr or so also helps.
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