lug nuts / wheel remove

[Kevin245]

Originally Posted by w7ts

Being a gadget freak AND a "Be Prepared" freak, I have one of these in my truck. So far I haven't needed to use it.
Geared Lug Nut Remover: Powerful 32:1 Lug Wrench Loosens Stubborn Lug Nuts
Regards,
Ken

Ken,

We use torque multipliers for structural bolting applications, but I was not aware of this tool for automotive use. Great concept.

Thanks for the link.

Kevin

[cantrade]

I know of what you speak!! Someone before me replaced the tires and the installer on the impact wrench tightened them way too much. I could not loosen any of them and finally, with a cheater, was able to get them all off but one. The cheesy chrome cover stripped and the nut corners rounded off. (It is best to always use a 6 point socket for this job.)

So I was stuck with one rounded off lug nut and I cut it off with my air chisel. Of course, the stud was ruined in the process so I had to beat it out of the drum.

I am now looking for the correct replacement. I have gone to 6 local places including trailer axle specialists and cannot find the exact stud. I have installed a shorter one as a stop-gap fix but want to buy the correct one.

The specifications are 1/2 x 20, 2" long from shoulder face to tip. Serrations are .608" diameter and about 5/8" long.

I have found some with only about 1/4" serrations and none of the exact length.

I plan to call Oasis in Tucson tomorrow to see if they can help.

My advice is to always, always watch the tire guy and always use a torque wrench to tighten the wheel lugs. (90 ft-lbs, in my case.) Recheck the torque after a few hundred miles and every so often after that.

Every bolt/nut has a proper torque and tighter is not better. In fact, it can cause you grief.

Don

[2airishuman]

Originally Posted by cantrade

...I am now looking for the correct replacement.
I have gone to 6 local places including trailer axle specialists and cannot find the exact stud...

hi don

did U check napa?

i found replacements there. every spec matched.

the head of the replacements was slightly different,

but a/s and the HUB vendor assured me they are to spec.

U can scan the napa parts in their ONLINE catalog,

but taking a stud TO the store worked best for me.

i also purchase lug NUTs from them that matched oem and the new studs.

cheers
2air'