Chrome Capped Lug Nuts 🤬

[prariepunk]

I hope whoever decided that this is the way to go steps in a puddle with socks on...

I felt it twist weird as I applied weight to the socket & tried to hammer it back into place but the damage was done... I went to the local auto place & grabbed the smallest stripped lug socket they had (for 17mm to 19mm & mine was 19mm with the chrome jacket) and applied some non-impact persuasion to try to remove it. Everything was going good & the reverse thread socket forced itself onto the stripped lug nut all the way. I slipped a pipe onto the breaker bar and... it just spun. I stripped it even farther

So, now my plan is to just hit it with my purse & take it to the local mechanic to see if he can get it. I ordered new SOLID lug nuts to prevent this from happening again...

 

[mark sr]

I've never seen a lug nut strip out like that. Could you take a chisel and turn the nut?

A lot of modern vehicles have those stupid chrome lug caps. I bought my JK brand new and when I went to rotate the tires the first time one cap was missing and several came off. I complained to the dealer but they said it was my problem and they offered to sell me a new set of caps Currently about half of my lugs still have the caps. Since without the caps it's takes a socket one size smaller I keep an old socket and ratchet in the jeep in case I get a flat.

 

[JPNinPA]

Good job! Never saw one stripped so well. Drill out stud and replace the stud and lug.
Solid lugs scratch and then rust immediately. That was my experience.


Never look down on anyone unless you are helping them up - Jesse Jackson

 

[prariepunk]

I ended up hitting it with my purse & taking it to the local shop. They hammered a 16mm impact on there and got it out. I bought all new solid lug nuts to replace them.

 

[prariepunk]

Solid lugs scratch and then rust immediately. That was my experience.

I bought a McGard set, guaranteed not to rust. We shall see. The set on my 99 Grand Cherokee has held up for 3 years now.