help removing lugnuts

[JeffAS]

I am trying to replace a lift side rear tire and when I did the outer and inter lug came off at thee same time

 

[cattlerepairman]

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?43280-lugnut-removal-installation-tip
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?82479-Geared-lug-wrench
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/archive/index.php/t-65681.html
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/archive/index.php/t-24867.html

Here is how magic happens: www.google.com
Then write into the search box: lugnut removal site:steelsoldiers.com

 

[NDT]

cutting torch

 

[waayfast]

A "pork Chop" is a small but VERY useful tool when working with large truck lug(bud) nuts
The large end goes around the outer nut- the "hook" end gets placed in a hand hold and then use the square socket to run the nut of the "thimble". Just remember to reverse the air gun----.

Once you get your hands on the tool, all of the above info will become clear. Very simple very easy.

 

[hndrsonj]

A "pork Chop" is a small but VERY useful tool when working with large truck lug(bud) nuts
The large end goes around the outer nut- the "hook" end gets placed in a hand hold and then use the square socket to run the nut of the "thimble". Just remember to reverse the air gun----.

Once you get your hands on the tool, all of the above info will become clear. Very simple very easy.

Hey, that's pretty cool; never seen one before.

 

[doghead]

Ken-tool 30609

And you'll need a 13/16" square drive socket.

 

[steelandcanvas]

And when you put it all back together, clean everything up and use some Never-Seize on the threads.

 

[Recovry4x4]

A geared lugwrench will also split them apart. +1 on the porkchop.

 

[doghead]

I just had one do this a couple days ago. 1 out of 40... I changed all 11 tires on the M819.

I tried my geared lug wrench and was unsuccessful. Since the new tires were on rims, I left it for another day.

 

[91W350]

The geared lug wrench failed? Were you cranking it backwards? Inquiring minds want to know... I thought those things were lug nut magic....

 

[doghead]

Well, since it snowed 4 inches yesterday and today it's raining and blowing, I haven't attacked it again yet.

I will and I'll report back. It was difficult to hold the tire/rim and hold the geared lug wrench with the thimble and lug nut stuck.

Since the tire/rim was off the truck and I had 11 tires to do, I just used a new thimble and lug nut to keep moving along.

 

[Z71]

You should never use lubricant on the lug nut threads. The reason is, this greatly reduces the friction in threads and the lug nuts can be then overtightened and the studs can break.
About 90% of the applied torque goes toward overcoming the friction in the threads (dry) and that between the lug nut and wheel.

 

[steelandcanvas]

You should never use lubricant on the lug nut threads. The reason is, this greatly reduces the friction in threads and the lug nuts can be then overtightened and the studs can break.
About 90% of the applied torque goes toward overcoming the friction in the threads (dry) and that between the lug nut and wheel.

That argument has been going on for years. I use a torque wrench when tightening lug nuts, and have applied a paint line across the lug nut and stud, to indicate if the nut has had any movement. This method makes sure the nuts stay tight, and upon removal, everything comes apart as intended.