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Re: Frozen Lug nuts

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Subject: Re: Frozen Lug nuts
From: John Miller <jem@milleredp.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 09:52:27 -0700
> I've never yet met a lug stud  that wouldn't snap with a long cheater bar. 
> If its the stud->nut  interface that's frozen, use an impact socket (or at 
> least a 6 sided  socket), breaker bar, and maybe a piece of pipe.

Stoutest 1/2in-drive-or-larger socket you can get on the nut.  Something 
with a lifetime warranty.

Breaker bar.

3-4ft piece of pipe that'll fit over the bar handle.

Use a deep socket if you have to but don't use an extension, certainly 
nothing over 3in long, it'll just play torsion-bar.

John.




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