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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 10:23 PM
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i am trying to put a lift on my 93 zj 5.2 4x4 and i am having some trouble. this damn thing is pissing me off.it has a lug nut rounded off and i cannot get it off.i cannot get a weld on it strong enough to hold to break it loose either.i have beat all sizes of sockets on it and they just spin off.i don't know what to do now.
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 10:32 PM
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Need to get a nut splitter. Should be able to get one at an auto parts store.
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 10:38 PM
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thanks...try that in the morning.
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 11:25 PM
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After that you might want to look into new hubs. They are not top expensive but will save you the trouble again.

TylerL. 94 ZJ 3" lift. My DD.
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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 12:29 AM
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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 12:34 AM
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Craftsman makes a socket that works like an E Z Out.
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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by KH96XJ
Need to get a nut splitter. Should be able to get one at an auto parts store.
Originally Posted by 4x4troy
thanks...try that in the morning.
If your going to get it from Advance auto to buy it then do it online and select pick up in store. Type in VISA for a discount.
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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by wtfcrunch
After that you might want to look into new hubs. They are not top expensive but will save you the trouble again.

TylerL. 94 ZJ 3" lift. My DD.
Why? You can buy new lugnuts for under $15 for a complete set for the vehicle.

If someone runs low on oil, do you recommend buying another vehicle?
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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 08:08 AM
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take it to a tire place and have them get it off. It will save you time and hassle.
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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 10:18 AM
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got it fixed.took it to a repair shop and they torched it off and did not hurt the rim at all...and only charge me $20
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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 10:28 AM
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Good, now it's time to ditch those cheap factory lugnuts that have the tin shell and buy some quality lugnuts.
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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 10:49 AM
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well getting a lift,tires/wheels new lugs...all kinds of junk...thats why i needed this wheel off.its going up 4" and getting 32's on black rockcrawler wheels..15x8.
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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 11:57 AM
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Go to Advance Auto Parts and pick up their set of Irwin easy out sockets. They'll save your butt time and time again...especially those of us that live in the salt belt.
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