Can't get lug nuts off

[spacepirate]

Hey guys,

I can't get 3 off my front lug nuts off because they are stripped. I've tried the gorilla grip socket but can't get it deep enough on the lug to get a grip. I just sprayed some WD-40 on them and gonna let them soak but I'm open to any help or tips!

[DTM Racing]

Is the nut spinning on the lug or is the lug spinning in the hub?

[spacepirate]

The outside of the nut is rounded off but I just purchased a nut removal kit from Pep Boys. Going to try it in the morning and hope that it does the trick.

[craig510]

Sometimes you can pound a smaller socket into the nut. We use to use this to remove "locking" lug nuts that were missing the key.

[spacepirate]

Yeah I tried that and will again but with more love if the special tool doesn't work.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

That sucks, tuner nuts? These aren't on your new wheels are they?


Vince

[mitch_04]

I had a similar problem recently. I took a big bolt, welded the front of it onto the back of the lugnut, then put my socket on the bolt. The heat from welding also helps removal.

[RBuhr69]

If you are careful and have enough room or long enough chisel or old screwdriver you can make notches to get the socket or lug not removal tool something to grab on to. Also depending on the wheel if you can get some heat on the stud itself directly, then try to loosen it....Just some thoughts, good luck!

[NOT A TA]

Make a notch in the face of it with a chisel and use air hammer to spin it. I do it fairly often on rounded nuts or when owners loose the key socket for locking nuts like the round McgGard ones.

[pokey64]

I lost the key for the locking lug nuts on my 72 C10. Found a pipe with similar diameter as the nuts and tack welded it on. Spun it loose with a pipe wrench.