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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 06:07 PM
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Exclamation I need help with tire lugs.

When I got my tires on last Walmart stripped the bolt and didn't put a new one on. It's very tightened and rounded off I can't keep the torque wrench on it without it it slipping off any ideas on how to remove it? Ive already cut and smashed my hand and now im starting to get pissed
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 06:09 PM
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Go back to Walmart and tell the manager to get it off and replace it then never return, ever....
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 06:12 PM
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Well for the fact I'm trying to do my brakes I don't think it's safe to drive
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 06:18 PM
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Hope you get it removed...

http://www.ehow.com/how_6357225_remo...-lug-nuts.html
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 06:18 PM
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I'd try a slightly smaller metric impact socket that fits snugly and hammer it on. Use an impact gun if available otherwise use a breaker bar to loosen it.
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 06:19 PM
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Broke my socket trying to remove it
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by JeepDeep
I see we're thinking alike today.


Originally Posted by 2k_Xj
Broke my socket trying to remove it
Did you use a black impact socket?
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 10:15 PM
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AIR CHISEL!
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 89JeepWagoneer_4.0_ReNiX
AIR CHISEL!
That might work but they actually make sockets that look like these...

Attachment 112599

They work really well for removing damaged bolts if you're anything like me I've just given you an excuse to go get another tool lol! If not the hammering on a smaller socket trick works well I've done it plenty of times.

Last edited by CherokeeChick; Aug 28, 2012 at 11:55 AM.
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 10:47 PM
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I actually work for a Walmart tire center and if they damage a stud or lug nut then it is that stores responsibility to have the vehicle fixed. Depending on how upset you want to get with a manager you will get the following: it fixed for free maybe oil change or a gift card. If you go to that store and they give you grief tell them you will contact corporate and then they will get their butt moving. If still nothing contact corporate and they will for sure take care of you. No need to be hating on Walmart though, all shops sometimes make mistakes. Just like with any other job.
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 10:51 PM
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That lug has to be mended to the rim I bought a a breaker bar from Sears and a 11/16 deep well socket hammered the socket in went to losen it and breaker bar broke at the socket. I'm not the he'll raising type of guy either. Especially since I have family that works at walmart
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by 2k_Xj
That lug has to be mended to the rim I bought a a breaker bar from Sears and a 11/16 deep well socket hammered the socket in went to losen it and breaker bar broke at the socket. I'm not the he'll raising type of guy either. Especially since I have family that works at walmart
You could at least try to call the store and ask for at least some assistance in getting it off. You don't have to raise hell for them to help you brake it loose. I do recommend using anti seize anytime your working with parts like that. It makes life easier. Also you could try heating it up with a plumbers torch and then trying to get it off. Heat and a long enough breaker bar should at least snap the stud so you can remove the tire.
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 2k_Xj
That lug has to be mended to the rim I bought a a breaker bar from Sears and a 11/16 deep well socket hammered the socket in went to losen it and breaker bar broke at the socket. I'm not the he'll raising type of guy either. Especially since I have family that works at walmart
What size drive was the breaker bar? If it's from sears they should replace it but you might want to exchange it if it's not al least 1/2" drive.
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Flowpro
I see we're thinking alike today.
Indeed
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 2k_Xj
That lug has to be mended to the rim I bought a a breaker bar from Sears and a 11/16 deep well socket hammered the socket in went to losen it and breaker bar broke at the socket. I'm not the he'll raising type of guy either. Especially since I have family that works at walmart
Did u used a half inch drive breaker bar?
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