stripped lug nuts

[gitrdonechevy25]

i was taking the lug nuts off my rims and the two top nuts stripped what is the best way to take them off

[Scro]

Are you sure they are stripped? Or is the stud spinning in hub? More than likely if you were taking them off, they didn't strip and hte stud is just spinning.

The best way to solve this problem is to take it to someone with a welder and tack weld the stud on the back side.

However, in the unlikely case that is it stripped, your best bet would be to grind the stud down completely on the back side and knock it out.

Also, if the stud is spinning, you are overtightening the nut. Just something you should keep in mind when you put them back on.

[gitrdonechevy25]

no i am sure that the nuts are stripped because the socket just spins on it. so the best option would be to take it to a welder right

[Glamis400ex]

How does that happen??? Using the wrong socket?:ermm:

[Scro]

Ohh, the nut itself is stripped. I thought you were talking about the threads.

Try taking a tiny size smaller socket and tapping it on with a hammer.

If that doesn't work, it will probably have to be cut off, which will probably screw up the threads...so...there not much you can do if the smaller socket doesn't work.

[Crashmore 22]

Craftsman makes a damaged nut and bolt remover set. They work excellent. Spend a little cash and get the set, it never hurts to have enough tools.

[gitrdonechevy25]

does the craftsmen damaged nut and bolt remover even if the nuts are stripped real bad

[JW450R1]

SNAP ON MAKES TURBO SOCKETS.THEY ARE TAPPERED AND U BANG THEM ON WITH A HAMMER,AND THEN JUST ZAP THEM OFF WITH A AIR GUN.THEY WORK AWSEOME.

[Crashmore 22]

Yes, they will they grab on the flat side of the lug not the edges.