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<blockquote data-quote="TheJoker" data-source="post: 861744" data-attributes="member: 538"><p>So today I brought my truck down to have the wheels balanced and rotated. As soon as they started working on it they snapped a lug nut in half. These are the spined ones which I bought on ebay. The cheapest ones I could find, and now I know why.</p><p></p><p>I drilled 3 holes in what remains of the nut. I'm not sure why this thing doesn't just fall off. It's really starting to **** me off. I've tried the sockets that they sell to remove striped lug nuts but it's in too deep.</p><p></p><p>Any thoughts? Help!</p><p></p><p>EDIT:</p><p></p><p>Solution:</p><p></p><p>1. Use a deep wall impact socket to slide over the wheel stud (14mm). Now, use a 5 lb. hammer to strike the socket/lug nut one time, firmly. This should free it up somewhat.</p><p></p><p>2. Use a stripped nut removal socket to remove the lug nut. You may need to use heat to get the socket to bite into the nut. Do not use air tools (I managed to mangle the lug nut severely with an impact gun).</p><p></p><p>3. If the last 2 steps didn't work, try to cut the lug nut in half using a small carbide grinding bit. Cutting the nut on opposite sides and using a tiny cold chisel to crack the nut. Be careful, these tend to "jump around", use a firm grip.</p><p></p><p>4. If all else fails, grab the impact hammer and drive the stud thru the nut and out the back of the hub. be careful, the vacuum line is at 12 O clock and you don't want to damage that.</p><p></p><p>Wheel stud replacement: </p><p></p><p>Front: OEM FoMoCo part # W710985-S439 (appr $35)</p><p> Dorman part #610-542.1 (appr $15)</p><p>Rear: OEM FoMoCo part # YL3Z1107AB (appr $12)</p><p> Dorman part # 610-442.1 (appr $12)</p><p></p><p>Brake caliper assembly bolt torque 184 lb-ft</p><p></p><p>Always use quality lug nuts and apply anti-seize to the wheel studs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TheJoker, post: 861744, member: 538"] So today I brought my truck down to have the wheels balanced and rotated. As soon as they started working on it they snapped a lug nut in half. These are the spined ones which I bought on ebay. The cheapest ones I could find, and now I know why. I drilled 3 holes in what remains of the nut. I'm not sure why this thing doesn't just fall off. It's really starting to **** me off. I've tried the sockets that they sell to remove striped lug nuts but it's in too deep. Any thoughts? Help! EDIT: Solution: 1. Use a deep wall impact socket to slide over the wheel stud (14mm). Now, use a 5 lb. hammer to strike the socket/lug nut one time, firmly. This should free it up somewhat. 2. Use a stripped nut removal socket to remove the lug nut. You may need to use heat to get the socket to bite into the nut. Do not use air tools (I managed to mangle the lug nut severely with an impact gun). 3. If the last 2 steps didn't work, try to cut the lug nut in half using a small carbide grinding bit. Cutting the nut on opposite sides and using a tiny cold chisel to crack the nut. Be careful, these tend to "jump around", use a firm grip. 4. If all else fails, grab the impact hammer and drive the stud thru the nut and out the back of the hub. be careful, the vacuum line is at 12 O clock and you don't want to damage that. Wheel stud replacement: Front: OEM FoMoCo part # W710985-S439 (appr $35) Dorman part #610-542.1 (appr $15) Rear: OEM FoMoCo part # YL3Z1107AB (appr $12) Dorman part # 610-442.1 (appr $12) Brake caliper assembly bolt torque 184 lb-ft Always use quality lug nuts and apply anti-seize to the wheel studs. [/QUOTE]
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