Stripped lug nut?

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Floyd91

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I ended up taking it to the tireshop 10 blocks away. They cut it off for 2 bucks lol. Can't beat that.
 

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Justin Lundy
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I'll never use splined nuts again!

Those look like generic 7 splines? The gorilla heat treated 6 splines are much nicer and the keys are stronger. And the best part is, if there is room you can use a 6 point 3/4" socket instead of a key if needed.
 

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Those look like generic 7 splines? The gorilla heat treated 6 splines are much nicer and the keys are stronger. And the best part is, if there is room you can use a 6 point 3/4" socket instead of a key if needed.

Yes, you're correct. These were the 7 spline cheapo's. Good info on the Gorilla nuts.
 

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This just happened last week. But the lug nut just broke off. I chiseled what i could and no luck with the torque those are put on with. Took to a local tire shop and he used a bteaker bar and a 1 1/8 socket and a BIG Hammer. Not in that order. And it eased right off. GL
 

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