Bent studs.

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Nov 7, 2010 | 05:21 PM

BlkBird2000

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Bent studs.

How exactly should I go about getting these lugs off? Was taking the wheels off to take pictures of them and found this. Any special tool I can use to dig into the tip of the lug nut? Can't fit a socket inside. I don't care if I destroy the lug nuts. They are cheap.

Nov 7, 2010 | 05:49 PM

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you need to use a deep chrome socket sometimes 12pt or a thin wall impact socket

Nov 7, 2010 | 06:22 PM

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yeah thinwall socket is your best bet.

Nov 7, 2010 | 06:51 PM

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Go to secluded area. Put the car in reverse. Rev up motor and pop the clutch. Do this repeatedly until the problem fixes itself

Nov 8, 2010 | 06:17 PM

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Got a thin walled socket and beat it on there with some lube. Got them all off. Thanks.

I guess when I get new drag wheels I won't be getting ones that have an conical angle to them. Going to upgrade to 5/8s while I'm at it.

Nov 10, 2010 | 08:32 AM

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Definitly need a Stud upgrade, ARP all the way! If you could not get it I would have also suggested a "Easy Out" sized appropriately, may need to be hammered on slightly.

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