Max Capacity Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 If they are that over torqued, you should may be replace all the studs. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted June 22, 2012 Moderators Share Posted June 22, 2012 The nut removers work great if you have the space for them. But usually on a wheel such as the op's there most likely won't be enough room the get it in over the nut. I'd drill it out replace the stud. Then make sure that next time around who ever installs your wheels doesn't over torque them. It's only $20 to try and if it works there will be ZERO collateral damage and the job would be done in 10 minutes. I think it's definitely worth a shot, but whatever. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostedgrocerygetter Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Oh def I'm not saying its not worth a shot. The jb weld on the other hand wouldn't waste the time. But yea I mean if he can find one small enough to fit in the lug while of the wheel and over the lug great. $20 hammer it on the lug then just wrench it off. If you have an air gun it's a lot easier but wrench will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecBGuy Posted June 22, 2012 Author Share Posted June 22, 2012 here's a closer pic if you can see it. not much left for grip. i might have to take out the whole stud or hammer/chisel it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1055 Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 If all else fails, a hole saw that fits closely to the stud (minus the center bit) will do. Just cut down the sides of the lug nut till you can spin it free. Go slow and be careful. Eventually whats left of the lug will fall off and you can clean up the threads when the wheel is off. Ive done quite a few this way and it works great.. you just have to be careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecBGuy Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 ok i tried to hammer in a 16mm socket but didnt work. also i used a chisel / hammer i was damaging my stud no matter what i did. im just going to take it to a shop let them chisel it out and replace my stud after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 i wish i could find the picture of the dude who sawza'ed his wheel off his lug nut. would be appropriate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No DRFT Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Ship your car to me. I'll get it out. I have no control over drippie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWSPECB Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 i wish i could find the picture of the dude who sawza'ed his wheel off his lug nut. would be appropriate http://i41.tinypic.com/2zrqfk3.jpg http://i41.tinypic.com/302mbmd.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 ha! there ya go, thats how you get it off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostedgrocerygetter Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 all that to get a lug nut off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08SpecB_DE Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Wow!!! I have never seen someone do that before. HAHAHAHAHA!! What an ugly Honda too! Anyways, you can buy a set of sockets made specifically for this type of situation. There are sets made to get off the locking lug nuts and also sets for regular 6/12 point bolts. I know the set I own from Matco has a very thin wall, but I am not sure about other brands. You will need to find the size socket that does not quite fit around whats left and hammer it on. Then, you can put your impact gun, 1/2" breaker bar on it. Of course, this method will only work if you can get ahold of a socket similar to this: http://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/SFT71226P/2-PIECE-TWIST-FLIP-SOCKET-SET-WITH-3-INCH-IMPACT-EXTENSION/ It does not have to be the flip style, just giving an example of what you are looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWSPECB Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 What an ugly Honda too! It's a VW Anyways, you can buy a set of sockets made specifically for this type of situation. There are sets made to get off the locking lug nuts and also sets for regular 6/12 point bolts. I know the set I own from Matco has a very thin wall, but I am not sure about other brands. You will need to find the size socket that does not quite fit around whats left and hammer it on. Then, you can put your impact gun, 1/2" breaker bar on it. Of course, this method will only work if you can get ahold of a socket similar to this: http://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/SFT71226P/2-PIECE-TWIST-FLIP-SOCKET-SET-WITH-3-INCH-IMPACT-EXTENSION/ It does not have to be the flip style, just giving an example of what you are looking for. Those sockets were already suggested and there is : A. not enough of the nug left for those to grab on and B. not enough room between wheel nut and wheel for those types of sockets to get on. Those are thicker than most sockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08SpecB_DE Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I was talking about the video of the guy driving the car in a circle. lol That socket is not much thicker than a 3/8" chrome socket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWSPECB Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 You're right. Those socket's aren't too much thicker than a normal socket. However, they are just a little bit to thick to fit into a tight space like that. Especially judging off the picture that OP posted of the nut stuck on the stud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08SpecB_DE Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I know I'm right lol I do own the sockets. It does look like a very tight fit and may not work, but he will not know unless he trys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWSPECB Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I own the sockets as well, and have owned many sets of them and sold many sets of them. You might be right and they might work. I'm saying that I really really doubt they will. IMO there is not enough of the nut there to even grab if they do fit down in there somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08SpecB_DE Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I dont think its a matter of enough to grab as it is to find the right size for the job. All of this could have been avoided if shops would take the extra few minutes to spin the wheels up with a t-bar and torque them with a wrench. Question for the OP though: Did the alignment take your wheels off? If all they did was an alignment, than they are probably not to blame. Alignment heads attach to the rim between the bead of the tire and the lip of the rim, so there is no need for tire removal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecBGuy Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 all the sockets that were posted here i saw them at auto part store. some are too big or mentioned before i dont have enough nut for grip especially after trying many things to get it off its been warn down. no im not going to saw off my rims its just too much time lol.. i got my toe, camber and alignment done at the shop so yes they had to take off my wheels why because they do it the old fashion way with a long metal bar and leveler thing. (i regret so much going there) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No DRFT Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 So you didn't get it out? I have no control over drippie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08SpecB_DE Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 all the sockets that were posted here i saw them at auto part store. some are too big or mentioned before i dont have enough nut for grip especially after trying many things to get it off its been warn down. no im not going to saw off my rims its just too much time lol.. i got my toe, camber and alignment done at the shop so yes they had to take off my wheels why because they do it the old fashion way with a long metal bar and leveler thing. (i regret so much going there) Really? Here I thought the 20 yr. old+ machine I was using a couple years ago was prehistoric! I'd say your only option then is to drill it out like others have suggested. Cobalt is the way to go, but you will probably burn it up before you are finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecBGuy Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 So you didn't get it out? no sir taking it to a shop so they can chisel it out and get new stud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostedgrocerygetter Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Just be prepared to have battle scars on your wheel. Most shops will not take any responsibility for damage to the wheel. Especially when they didn't break the nut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostedgrocerygetter Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 But hopefully they don't hurt them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No DRFT Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 They're gonna sawzall that bitch out I have no control over drippie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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