stuck lug bolt help

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  • sweet88
    Member
    • Feb 2011
    • 64

    #1

    stuck lug bolt help

    I am trying to get my back tires off and need some suggestions. I bought the car a while back and am unable to get all of the lug bolts loose on the back.

    I took it to the local tire shop the other day and they couldn't get them with a air tool. The guy said he could break them off with a bigger tool but I didn't think that was a good idea doing it there with no parts on hand.

    I'm thinking about breaking them off myself and I'm assuming I'll have to get new hubs, bearings, and nuts.

    Has anyone else had this problem? What was your solution? Thanks.
    Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration, don't fail me now.
  • E30m42cab
    Advanced Member
    • Aug 2009
    • 190

    #2
    Use the bigger tool.

    36" breaker bar with at least a 5/8 or 3/4 drive will work.

    Ask the ass-hat that blasted the nuts on in the first place to take them off himself.

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    • mr.vang
      R3V Elite
      • May 2010
      • 4371

      #3
      breaker bar is your friend..
      Bought parts from me before? leave your feedback here

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      • mkoneod
        E30 Addict
        • Sep 2008
        • 562

        #4
        Bigger tool +1...worst case you have to be creative if it breaks...Hit me up if that happens.

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        • sweet88
          Member
          • Feb 2011
          • 64

          #5
          I'm going to go with the "Bigger tool" as soon as I get a chance. My plan is to have a good drill bit, easyout and a torch on standby.
          Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration, don't fail me now.

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          • E30m42cab
            Advanced Member
            • Aug 2009
            • 190

            #6
            Just do it already. It's just a lug bolt... It won't snap. I'd be more worried about your wheel after the thing being tightened so much.

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