Broken Locknut? Can't get it off...
#1
Does anyone know how to get a broken lock lug nut off? It's chipped on two sides and the key won't grip it. I tried using locking pillars but I couldn't grab it well enough. I better call the dealership to ask them about it. Has anyone dealt with this before? Thanks
PS: My rsb is waiting, I can't do jack before I get the luh nut off...this sux
PS: My rsb is waiting, I can't do jack before I get the luh nut off...this sux
#3
Yup! Piece of cake... -->
It's real simple.. find a socket (1/2 inch will work best) that fits looks like it will fit over the round cylinder part of the lock nut, but actually doesnt slide over it. ( I think I used 5/16ths) and bang it on with a hammer. Make sure it doesnt bang on too easily.. you want it to bang on REALLY tight.. so it cant be that big.
Then.. try using the 1/2 inch socket, or a breaker bar to screw it off. You'll more than likely ruin the socket.. but I got lucky and was able to use a vice and free the busted lock nut from the socket.. went to sears and got it replaced.
Email me if you have any questions about it.. I've had to do this twice on my car because I broke 2 lock nuts.
Then.. try using the 1/2 inch socket, or a breaker bar to screw it off. You'll more than likely ruin the socket.. but I got lucky and was able to use a vice and free the busted lock nut from the socket.. went to sears and got it replaced.
Email me if you have any questions about it.. I've had to do this twice on my car because I broke 2 lock nuts.
#4
I just called my dealer, he said there are a lot of different ways to do it, drill, weld a lug nut to it, jam a socket over it...I just hope they don't have to f-up my car to take it off...I'm going in tomorrow morning...thanks
#8
Busted lugnuts
I've ran in to this before also. My dad bought a used car with the locking lugs. Problem was, no key!
Here is what we did.
1. Get a cold chisel, a big hammer, some WD-40, and a bunch of free time.
2. Make a notch across the centerline of the lugnut with the chisel. Basically we made a big *** slot head screw.
3. Soak the hell out of the lugs with WD-40.
4. Use the chisel and hammer and tap on the slot to get it to rotate.
This actually works I promise, but it does take a long time. Make sure you make the slot pretty deep or you will just take metal off. You don't have to really hit it that hard, just lots and lots of times.
Good luck...
Here is what we did.
1. Get a cold chisel, a big hammer, some WD-40, and a bunch of free time.
2. Make a notch across the centerline of the lugnut with the chisel. Basically we made a big *** slot head screw.
3. Soak the hell out of the lugs with WD-40.
4. Use the chisel and hammer and tap on the slot to get it to rotate.
This actually works I promise, but it does take a long time. Make sure you make the slot pretty deep or you will just take metal off. You don't have to really hit it that hard, just lots and lots of times.
Good luck...
#9
Re: Yup! Piece of cake... -->
Originally posted by foozed
It's real simple.. find a socket (1/2 inch will work best) that fits looks like it will fit over the round cylinder part of the lock nut, but actually doesnt slide over it. ( I think I used 5/16ths) and bang it on with a hammer. Make sure it doesnt bang on too easily.. you want it to bang on REALLY tight.. so it cant be that big.
Then.. try using the 1/2 inch socket, or a breaker bar to screw it off. You'll more than likely ruin the socket.. but I got lucky and was able to use a vice and free the busted lock nut from the socket.. went to sears and got it replaced.
Email me if you have any questions about it.. I've had to do this twice on my car because I broke 2 lock nuts.
It's real simple.. find a socket (1/2 inch will work best) that fits looks like it will fit over the round cylinder part of the lock nut, but actually doesnt slide over it. ( I think I used 5/16ths) and bang it on with a hammer. Make sure it doesnt bang on too easily.. you want it to bang on REALLY tight.. so it cant be that big.
Then.. try using the 1/2 inch socket, or a breaker bar to screw it off. You'll more than likely ruin the socket.. but I got lucky and was able to use a vice and free the busted lock nut from the socket.. went to sears and got it replaced.
Email me if you have any questions about it.. I've had to do this twice on my car because I broke 2 lock nuts.
#10
Re: Yup! Piece of cake... -->
Originally posted by foozed
Email me if you have any questions about it.. I've had to do this twice on my car because I broke 2 lock nuts.
Email me if you have any questions about it.. I've had to do this twice on my car because I broke 2 lock nuts.
#11
All Better!
I took my max to my dealer today, they fixed it and gave me new lock lugs for free. They said it wasn't covered under the warantee, but since I had that tire repaired there once, they put it along with that so I didn't owe anything, which was pretty cool of them. If anyone lives in DE, I went to the Porter Nissan on 273. Thanks for you help, now I can put on my RSB!!!!
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