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Rounded out lug nut help
#1
Posted 15 November 2019 - 09:21 PM

I rounded out one of the small lug nuts that holds the rear spacer to the hub. I'm pretty sure the stud is still good as I always hand torque and use anti-sieze. I don't think the short lug nuts H&R provides are very good honestly as far as metal density and strength to prevent this kind of thing.
No one-not one tire/wheel shop wants to touch it because of "liability with wheel spacers". I'm left to do this job on my own it seems. What do you recommend?
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Posted 15 November 2019 - 09:48 PM

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#3
Posted 16 November 2019 - 07:21 AM

#4
Posted 16 November 2019 - 11:23 AM

Always make sure that you use a six sided socket (hexagonal) when tightning or loosing nuts then this very rarely happens.
I would try the method KNOTZLA has suggested just make sure it`s a quality socket so it doesn`t crack. Good luck.
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#5
Posted 17 November 2019 - 12:23 AM

Should be good to go.
Good luck
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Posted 17 November 2019 - 01:09 PM

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#7
Posted 17 November 2019 - 05:06 PM


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Posted 18 November 2019 - 07:57 AM

#9
Posted 19 November 2019 - 02:05 PM

Always make sure that you use a six sided socket (hexagonal) when tightning or loosing nuts then this very rarely happens.
I would try the method KNOTZLA has suggested just make sure it`s a quality socket so it doesn`t crack. Good luck.
I always do. Hand tighten with anti sieze with a six point each time and then finish carefully with a torque wrench. I think I may have been a little careless with this one upon removal.
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#10
Posted 19 November 2019 - 02:05 PM

Thanks Doug. I have a friend sending me his to borrow as we speak.
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