Broken Lug Nut...Damn it!

[gdestiny]

It’s so sad that you can’t trust a tire shop to do a basic tire rotation. People are just so fing lazy these days.

 

[1BAD454SSv2]

I watch every time truck is in bay and tires are put on. Long time ago on my 93 chevy a tech bent my wheel with a tire machine part that comes up to pop bead , I wasn't there to see him do it so he denied it . lucky my spare was same exact wheel. so i was able to use that . I always watch

 

[Terry]

With that much torque on the bolt, I imagine that the studs have been stretched and should all be replaced for peace of mind. Once stretched, a bolt loses a great deal of strength and will break easily. Broken wheel studs can lead to damaged wheels and even the complete loss of a wheel while driving. Just a heads up.

 

[JohnyPython]

Thanks Dane. This sounds about like what I had in mind. Now whatever works has to be done 9 times. Where is that bottle of bourbon?

Did you get all those busted nuts off?

 

[costnsg]

I did manage to get all the broken lug nuts removed by drilling the lug bolts, but it was not fun. I was very careful so as not to damage the wheels and it took me 14-16 hours over a three day period. I used 1/8 through 1/2" drill bits in 1/32 increments. I went through 3 sets of bits ($40 each) and they are all now very dull. I finished about 4 pm today with all drilled out, new studs installed and tires/wheels reinstalled. Discussions ongoing with tire store and lug manufacturer.

 

[JohnyPython]

I did manage to get all the broken lug nuts removed by drilling the lug bolts, but it was not fun. I was very careful so as not to damage the wheels and it took me 14-16 hours over a three day period. I used 1/8 through 1/2" drill bits in 1/32 increments. I went through 3 sets of bits ($40 each) and they are all now very dull. I finished about 4 pm today with all drilled out, new studs installed and tires/wheels reinstalled. Discussions ongoing with tire store and lug manufacturer.

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Good on you for getting through that ordeal. Looks like an excellent job. It's a great example of the saying, "If you want it done right, do it yourself."

I would have drilled a 1/2" hole in my head if I had that in front of me. Hope you're enjoying a beverage right now.

 

[smurfslayer]

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Spect.

nice recovery.

 

[Dirtypope]

Wow what a nightmare!!

I got gorilla lug nuts now but after seeing that I’ll remove them ASAP

Any recommendations? I want to stay away from chrome. When I was attending raptor assault class I saw their raptors with long black lug nuts. Any idea what brand is that?

 

[Badgertits]

Wow what a nightmare!!

I got gorilla lug nuts now but after seeing that I’ll remove them ASAP

Any recommendations? I want to stay away from chrome. When I was attending raptor assault class I saw their raptors with long black lug nuts. Any idea what brand is that?

They’re Mcgard - I use their black chromes on my Raptor beadlocks, had em on my last GM truck 4 winters no rusting. Very good quality- best I’d say. Made in USA

Go to their website to double check fitment/part# - I think I ordered direct from them, was more difficult to find them in the Raptor size on Amazon etc vs GM trucks for whatever reason

 

[Dane]

I did manage to get all the broken lug nuts removed by drilling the lug bolts, but it was not fun. I was very careful so as not to damage the wheels and it took me 14-16 hours over a three day period. I used 1/8 through 1/2" drill bits in 1/32 increments. I went through 3 sets of bits ($40 each) and they are all now very dull. I finished about 4 pm today with all drilled out, new studs installed and tires/wheels reinstalled. Discussions ongoing with tire store and lug manufacturer.

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Well done. That’s miserable. How sore is your arm today?