Cross threaded wheel nut
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Drifting
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Georgetown TX
Cross threaded wheel nut
1989 with stock wheels
finally taking off my wheels to bleed breaks, and found that when my new tires were put on a few years ago, they cross threaded one of my bolts on the left rear wheel, and of course didn’t tell me. After numerous attempts to get it off, it is now rounded. I tried using a nut extraction socket, but it couldn’t grab it. It was a cheap socket from harbor freight, so that might be part of the problem. Any suggestions?
finally taking off my wheels to bleed breaks, and found that when my new tires were put on a few years ago, they cross threaded one of my bolts on the left rear wheel, and of course didn’t tell me. After numerous attempts to get it off, it is now rounded. I tried using a nut extraction socket, but it couldn’t grab it. It was a cheap socket from harbor freight, so that might be part of the problem. Any suggestions?
Heel & Toe
Joined: Jul 2018
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if it isn't computely rounded you might find a 12 point socket that could fit tight if hammered on... it may ruin the socket but it might get it off if you can do this
you might have to drill out the stud, start with smaller drill and work your way up (you will need good drills) with plenty of drill oil
worse case you might need the blue wrench, ie torch, but that likely damages wheel finish
you might have to drill out the stud, start with smaller drill and work your way up (you will need good drills) with plenty of drill oil
worse case you might need the blue wrench, ie torch, but that likely damages wheel finish
