One Lugnut is not a "lugnut"...Can't remove

[109jb]

Re: One Lugnut is not a "lugnut"...Can't remove

If you or a friend has a pipe wrench, at least give it a try. I have removed several of the locking lug nuts with a pipe wrench.

If that doesn't work and you have an impact wrench, auto parts stores have a special tool to grip the outside and remove them. It works like an external ez-out.

BTW. The locking lug nuts are useless these days. Any thief that wants your wheels will get them. All they need is a cordless impact and one of the special tools mentioned above.

Here is a link tot he tool:

http://www.autobarn.net/emlugnutrem.html

 

[mrtommy03]

Re: One Lugnut is not a "lugnut"...Can't remove

Thanks Everyone for all the ideas!! I love this forum, and I'm sure I'll be using it alot in the coming months.

I ended up going to Discount Tire, asking them for a Gorilla Lock Socket. They were cool and gave me one (Since I was afterall buying the tire from them)...Not the right one of course, but they didn't need it back. Took it home put it over the locking lugnut, took a hammer to it a few times, and BAM!!! I now was able to get that stupid thing off.

One issue down, who knows how many more to go

 

[rjlipscomb]

Re: One Lugnut is not a "lugnut"...Can't remove

Like some of the other guys said, it's simple... Get a regular 1/2" drive 12 point socket (I think it might be a 13/16") it will just start to go over the cylinder. Use a 5 lb hammer (or similar) to drive it into/onto the cylinder. Then use your 1/2" ratchet to turn the cylinder (lock nut) off. I have had to do this numerous times. It works. I just can't remember what size socket to use.

EDIT: Sorry type too slow...

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: One Lugnut is not a "lugnut"...Can't remove

take the hub off, just like you were changing the bearing. that the wheel and hub to the tire shoe. you do not have to take the complete trailer.

 

[BF]

Re: One Lugnut is not a "lugnut"...Can't remove

he got it all ready.. read his last post.

 

[escapade]

Re: One Lugnut is not a "lugnut"...Can't remove

because i'd rather make something then break something, I've made a few tools to remove lugnuts like that, using round stock and a pipe, fit the round stock into the slots on the anti-theft nut, hold in place with tack, place a good lenght bar on the round stock, and tack in place, remove from anti-theft finish welding and remove nut, and now its reusable and you have a better tool to remove it with


however seeing that you have little to no tooling, your option worked out better for you