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semasema
10-28-2002, 04:19 PM
stripped lug

buh_buh
10-28-2002, 04:21 PM
I believe they have tools to remove the nut, and in the event they can't, I think they have to break it.

jdmakkord
10-28-2002, 04:23 PM
just go and get a new stud and lug nut. I had 2 stripped on mine 2 years ago. Thats all I had to do

del-lude
10-28-2002, 04:23 PM
Just weld another bolt to it and loosen it with the proper size socket, thats what I had to do.

Weapon_R
10-28-2002, 04:53 PM
there's some stuff in any parts store to loosen the nut and you can buy some stuff that is sticky and grabs onto the stripped nut. It's easy. Then get yourself a new nut.

semasema
10-29-2002, 12:54 AM
Thanks for the suggestions. I never heard of the sticky stuff but I will definitely check it out. Is that stuff permanent?

boi-alien
10-29-2002, 01:11 AM
i remember when i was changing my tires a couple years ago, i broke the entire nut hehe :D but yea, like someone else said, just weld another bolt on, find the right socket size and remove it like that

legendboy
10-29-2002, 09:25 AM
its stretched because you over tightened it. you'll probaly have to break it to get it off. putting a new stud in on the back is easy, putting a new stud in the front is a major pain in the ass on hondas.

turboMiata
10-29-2002, 09:46 PM
I'd try to break the nut as the last resort.

Not sure if the heat from welding a new nut onto the old one would damage aluminum rims...... I wouldn't do it.