-----Original Message----- From: MDNEKLTD@aol.com [SMTP:MDNEKLTD@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, August 23, 1998 4:44 PM To: bfeddish@netreach.net Subject: Help getting lug nuts off Bryan wrote.... My '83 westy has a flat in my driveway and if I use the "factory supplied" lug wrench all I'm doing is stripping the nuts. Any suggestions on getting them off? Thanks, Bryan. .............................................................................. ............................................. Dear Bryan, I saw later where you had the frozen lug nut torched off. But if you do not wish to go thru that again try this method. Buy a 3/4" metal cutting hole saw. Must be for metal. Like the ones that are cylindrical and hollow in the middle and a pilot drill down the center. Here's the catch! Take the centering drill bit OUT and just use the clyinder. The wheel stud will center it for you as you drill in. If you are careful and take your time when you cut thru the lug nut there will be almost a little heli coil of the lug nut threads left on the stud which you can remove easily. Hope this helps others on the list. Bill Webster Meridian,Ms. |
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