Rear wheels stuck
03-25-2011, 03:38 PM
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Rear wheels stuck Ok so I have done the search and have tried everything that people put up. The only thing I have not tried was the putting the 5 nuts on and stoping the car and going for a quick drive. Is it safe for the rear to do that, cause the wheels are not coming off. I have also soaked them with liquid wrench. Any other ideas???
2x4- didn't work
Rubber mallet-didn't work
Kicking- didn't work
2x4- didn't work
Rubber mallet-didn't work
Kicking- didn't work
03-25-2011, 04:24 PM
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So the lugs can be removed but the wheel is stuck to the hub? PB Blaster (soaked and left for about 10 minutes), rubber mallet, releasing of anger, and some prayers helped get mine off. Maybe you're missing a step? Is it rusted on?
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If they are as bad as you say jack the car up and set it on jackstands. Kick the tire/wheel from the inside and itll come off. If not, get one of your buddies that can actually kick.
Sometimes a rubber mallet/hammer just isnt enough force, nor is kicking/punching it from the outside.
Let us know if you get them off.
Sometimes a rubber mallet/hammer just isnt enough force, nor is kicking/punching it from the outside.
Let us know if you get them off.
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03-25-2011, 09:02 PM
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my favorite trick... probably not HIGHLY recommended, loosen the lugs but leave them ON, then drop the jack SLOWLY and let the car rest on said wheel... the weight of the car should break it free, just be very careful doing so. I've never had bad results, but I am sure there are a few VERY bad points to doing it this way.
03-26-2011, 07:14 AM
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my favorite trick... probably not HIGHLY recommended, loosen the lugs but leave them ON, then drop the jack SLOWLY and let the car rest on said wheel... the weight of the car should break it free, just be very careful doing so. I've never had bad results, but I am sure there are a few VERY bad points to doing it this way.
ANOTHER favorite trick, also NOT highly recommended, if the above doesn't work.....
Get the car FIRMLY set on jackstands, LOOSEN, but do not completely remove the lug nuts. Start car and put in gear. Let the engine idle and spin the wheels, then tap the brake pedal a few times, Wheels should break free...
BE CAREFUL, and if you screw up, don't blame me!!
(I had to do this a couple of times over the years, on my "winter bombs", as road salt and steel wheels don't mix too well)
03-26-2011, 10:25 PM
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ANOTHER favorite trick, also NOT highly recommended, if the above doesn't work.....
Get the car FIRMLY set on jackstands, LOOSEN, but do not completely remove the lug nuts. Start car and put in gear. Let the engine idle and spin the wheels, then tap the brake pedal a few times, Wheels should break free...
BE CAREFUL, and if you screw up, don't blame me!!
(I had to do this a couple of times over the years, on my "winter bombs", as road salt and steel wheels don't mix too well)
Get the car FIRMLY set on jackstands, LOOSEN, but do not completely remove the lug nuts. Start car and put in gear. Let the engine idle and spin the wheels, then tap the brake pedal a few times, Wheels should break free...
BE CAREFUL, and if you screw up, don't blame me!!
(I had to do this a couple of times over the years, on my "winter bombs", as road salt and steel wheels don't mix too well)
I second this. its not that bad, you dont need to spin the tires that fast. it worked for me on 3 different cars. i just jacked up the rear on jack stands, blocked front tires (front and back). and follow steps listed above
