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tastyratz · 03-07-2009, 03:41 PM

So,
I have Falken hanabi's with VERY tight lug nut holes. I had to get skinny lugs just to get them to fit. This is all fine and dandy until I run into my major problem... I have a mcguard locking lug nut that froze in place. The tool actually stripped out and now stripped the lug nut. I ordered a new one (for like 30 frickin bux) and stripped the new tool first try! I was being very careful but its already toast. All my other lugs came off -

Does anyone know how I could remove that lug nut WITHOUT damaging my wheels? I don't care if I kill the lug nut itself. I dont know if its safe to weld steel in that tight of a spot without screwing up the close aluminum...

03-07-2009, 03:41 PM	#1
tastyratz Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: nh Posts: 995 Trader Rating: (4)	Frozen and stripped lug nut in small space, how to remove? So, I have Falken hanabi's with VERY tight lug nut holes. I had to get skinny lugs just to get them to fit. This is all fine and dandy until I run into my major problem... I have a mcguard locking lug nut that froze in place. The tool actually stripped out and now stripped the lug nut. I ordered a new one (for like 30 frickin bux) and stripped the new tool first try! I was being very careful but its already toast. All my other lugs came off - Does anyone know how I could remove that lug nut WITHOUT damaging my wheels? I don't care if I kill the lug nut itself. I dont know if its safe to weld steel in that tight of a spot without screwing up the close aluminum... __________________