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71elect · 05-23-2005, 05:12 PM

Alright guys I've gone and gotten my wheels stuck literaly. I'm simply trying to remove the rims/tires from the front of my 72' chev 1/2ton 4x4. The truck has "Selectro" manual hubs. I've removed the 6 lug bolts and have become boggled as to why the wheels will not budge. I've got the front of the truck on jackstands with 1" clearance under the tires and I've sprayed the rim to hub area with WD40. Any ideas?

Thanks,
Josh

Alexis · 05-23-2005, 05:19 PM

When wheels got stuck from god knows what. We just planted our foot on the top. Kick it in other ways. kinda like if you were stomping on someones face.

Sometime sjust punching the top section then the bottom of the wheel works. kinda work it side to side.

Slammed67 · 05-23-2005, 05:25 PM

If the truck is in running condition, reinstall the lug nuts but back them off slightly so they aren't seated on the rim. Drive the truck around the block while turning the steering wheel from side to side (like you are trying to warm up the tires in a NASCAR race). That should break them loose.

Longhorn Man · 05-23-2005, 05:37 PM

I would hold off on Slammed idea (where you been slammed...I thought you were gone). Put the truck back on the ground, place the lug nuts on, but again, only 1/2 way on the studs, and then grab the side of the truck and shake it from side to side with all you got. I broke some free on the longhorn that had sat for more than a couple years.
Also, a sledge to the inside of the rim (if steel) will work, but if you get stupid with it, you will bend the rim.
If all this fails, THEN go around the block...carefully. The studs aren't as strong as we like to think, and can (probably will) snap if the rim pops off the hub and you don't realize it and keep on doin the nascar/ricer tire heating thing.

86swb · 05-23-2005, 05:42 PM

I agree with Longhorn Man. I would not drive it around the block myself.

Slammed67 · 05-23-2005, 05:48 PM

OKay, I'm not talking about going 60 mph around the block! Tighten the lugs then back them off maybe 1 turn so they are about finger tight. Drive it slowly down the street. I did this with my grandma's Cutlass after every other attempt failed. Worked like a charm. No guts, no glory

*SassyChevyGirl* · 05-23-2005, 06:13 PM

I work in a shop all day long ... and I would NOT suggests Slammed67's idea. If its a steel wheel ... jack it up .. put it on jackstands ... and smack the wheel with a sledge hammer. You can beat on the damn tire all day and it wont budge.. been there done that ... and we dont like to have to replace wheel studes if ya dont need to. If its not a steel wheel I would suggests some PB Blaster .. spray around the centers and let it set awhile. More than likely they are just stuck around the centers.

70cst10_05 · 05-23-2005, 06:41 PM

I have had this happen on mine, and what we did was put it up on jackstands, start the truck, put a block between the wheel and the frame or somethin like that and turn the wheel until it popped off.

XXL · 05-23-2005, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slammed67

OKay, I'm not talking about going 60 mph around the block!

That's your story NOW...

Picture of his grandma's car below...

71elect · 05-23-2005, 07:00 PM

Update,
So far I've done the kicking of the tire method and using a sledge hammer with a block of wood (these are steel wheels). So far no budge. Now I've gone and got a can of PB and I've sprayed em good. I'll let them sit for a while to let the oil soak in then I'll try the sledgehammer method again. Don't think I'll take her around the block just yet. But I might put the lug nuts back on loosely, and try setting her back on the ground and rocking the truck back and forth while turning the wheels.

Josh

68haywagon · 05-23-2005, 07:19 PM

XXL

3 on the tree · 05-23-2005, 08:16 PM

I loosen the lugs just a little, then turn the wheels lock to lock a few times, interrupted by a few raps with a large brass mallet. When you do get em off, sand or wirewheel the center hole, then apply a little axle grease to the edges of that hole, and a little to the backside.

71swb4x4 · 05-23-2005, 08:51 PM

I don't think putting axle grease on his backside is going to help much.
What exactly are you thinking 3 on the tree...wait, I don't think I want to know

SWINGSAX68 · 05-23-2005, 10:20 PM

That happens to my rear wheels, I just use a long bar (which I keep in my truck) between the rubber and the trailing arm and pry it off. you may want to try that up front ....maybe off the steering knuckle....not sure how it would work on the front however......or sell it and buy a Ford......

just kidding....

68LSS1 · 05-23-2005, 11:34 PM

I'm with Slammed67 on this one. Although it will usually be free by the end of the driveway.

farside847 · 05-24-2005, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

I don't think putting axle grease on his backside is going to help much.

Longhorn Man · 05-24-2005, 07:05 PM

Did you get the wheels off?

Eddie H. · 05-24-2005, 11:23 PM

Some steel wheels have threaded holes that hold the center caps on.
You can run some longer bolts through these holes and push the wheel away from the hub. I've used this trick on badly rusted on wheels with good results.

Primered_69 · 05-24-2005, 11:36 PM

I had one that would not come off no matter what until I rednecked it. Take a sissor jack and put between tire and frame and then just engage the jack until it pops off. It worked for me when everything else would not.

Russell · 05-25-2005, 12:28 AM

I just took my 12 pound sledge and went nuts on the wheel. I didn't care about the wheel, so I just aimed for the top of the wheel on the outside and gave it a full swing as hard as I could. Two blows and it came off, along with badly bending the wheel, lol

Big69C20 Toy · 05-25-2005, 08:11 AM

Do you have an impact hammer? that would honestly shake the daylights out of things so much that things should come off... assuming you don't rattle the rest of your suspension into unhappiness. Anyways yeah, i'd not go with Slammed's idea... but the beating/soaking thing should work... just give it heck

71elect · 05-28-2005, 12:40 AM

Hey guys I'm back..

Just got back from a training seminar in Salt Lake city. I was able to get those wheels loose finally. I think I ended up making 3 trips around the block to get em broke free. Thanks for all the help guys!

Josh

8bolt · 06-18-2005, 11:12 PM

The old pain in the butt stuck tire.Ihave had that happen to me more than once and what Ihave done and it has worked ever time for me is support the truck on jack stands take the spare tire and throw it at the bottom of the stuck tire as hard as you can sometimes it takes two or three times but this has worked ever time for me. 8bolt

Americanrider · 06-19-2005, 04:00 AM

After sitting for 16 years my cousin's caprice classic had a front wheel stuck on. After soaking, beating & prying for 10 minutes it came off. Later we found we had bent the hub & rotor... another trip to the local yard $15, $9 to have the rotor turned. An expensive lesson I'll not soon forget.

GMC AMI · 06-19-2005, 06:27 AM

I can not believe no one mentioned a little heating up the steel rim around the center.
Heat does wonders to help loosen things up, just like a little Jack D. to warm up the little woman, LOL!

05-23-2005, 05:12 PM	#1
71elect Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southern Idaho Posts: 59	Wheels are stuck to the hub. Alright guys I've gone and gotten my wheels stuck literaly. I'm simply trying to remove the rims/tires from the front of my 72' chev 1/2ton 4x4. The truck has "Selectro" manual hubs. I've removed the 6 lug bolts and have become boggled as to why the wheels will not budge. I've got the front of the truck on jackstands with 1" clearance under the tires and I've sprayed the rim to hub area with WD40. Any ideas? Thanks, Josh __________________ 72Chevy swb 4x4 71GMC swb 2x4

05-23-2005, 05:19 PM	#2
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	When wheels got stuck from god knows what. We just planted our foot on the top. Kick it in other ways. kinda like if you were stomping on someones face. Sometime sjust punching the top section then the bottom of the wheel works. kinda work it side to side. Last edited by Alexis; 05-23-2005 at 05:19 PM.

05-23-2005, 05:25 PM	#3
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	If the truck is in running condition, reinstall the lug nuts but back them off slightly so they aren't seated on the rim. Drive the truck around the block while turning the steering wheel from side to side (like you are trying to warm up the tires in a NASCAR race). That should break them loose. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

05-23-2005, 05:42 PM	#5
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	I agree with Longhorn Man. I would not drive it around the block myself. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

05-23-2005, 05:48 PM	#6
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	OKay, I'm not talking about going 60 mph around the block! Tighten the lugs then back them off maybe 1 turn so they are about finger tight. Drive it slowly down the street. I did this with my grandma's Cutlass after every other attempt failed. Worked like a charm. No guts, no glory __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

05-23-2005, 05:37 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I would hold off on Slammed idea (where you been slammed...I thought you were gone). Put the truck back on the ground, place the lug nuts on, but again, only 1/2 way on the studs, and then grab the side of the truck and shake it from side to side with all you got. I broke some free on the longhorn that had sat for more than a couple years. Also, a sledge to the inside of the rim (if steel) will work, but if you get stupid with it, you will bend the rim. If all this fails, THEN go around the block...carefully. The studs aren't as strong as we like to think, and can (probably will) snap if the rim pops off the hub and you don't realize it and keep on doin the nascar/ricer tire heating thing.

05-23-2005, 06:13 PM	#7
SassyChevyGirl Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 1,284	I work in a shop all day long ... and I would NOT suggests Slammed67's idea. If its a steel wheel ... jack it up .. put it on jackstands ... and smack the wheel with a sledge hammer. You can beat on the damn tire all day and it wont budge.. been there done that ... and we dont like to have to replace wheel studes if ya dont need to. If its not a steel wheel I would suggests some PB Blaster .. spray around the centers and let it set awhile. More than likely they are just stuck around the centers.

05-23-2005, 06:41 PM	#8
70cst10_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Summerfield, Ks Posts: 741	I have had this happen on mine, and what we did was put it up on jackstands, start the truck, put a block between the wheel and the frame or somethin like that and turn the wheel until it popped off. __________________ 1970 Chevy CST/10 1970 Chevy CST/10 1972 Chevy C/10 1972 Chevy Suburban K/10 2019 Silverado 2500 Duramax Kevin

05-23-2005, 07:00 PM	#10
71elect Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southern Idaho Posts: 59	Update, So far I've done the kicking of the tire method and using a sledge hammer with a block of wood (these are steel wheels). So far no budge. Now I've gone and got a can of PB and I've sprayed em good. I'll let them sit for a while to let the oil soak in then I'll try the sledgehammer method again. Don't think I'll take her around the block just yet. But I might put the lug nuts back on loosely, and try setting her back on the ground and rocking the truck back and forth while turning the wheels. Josh __________________ 72Chevy swb 4x4 71GMC swb 2x4

05-23-2005, 07:19 PM	#11
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05-23-2005, 08:16 PM	#12
3 on the tree Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 393	stuck wheel I loosen the lugs just a little, then turn the wheels lock to lock a few times, interrupted by a few raps with a large brass mallet. When you do get em off, sand or wirewheel the center hole, then apply a little axle grease to the edges of that hole, and a little to the backside.

05-23-2005, 08:51 PM	#13
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	I don't think putting axle grease on his backside is going to help much. What exactly are you thinking 3 on the tree...wait, I don't think I want to know __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

05-23-2005, 10:20 PM	#14
SWINGSAX68 Now the others dig........ Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,520	That happens to my rear wheels, I just use a long bar (which I keep in my truck) between the rubber and the trailing arm and pry it off. you may want to try that up front ....maybe off the steering knuckle....not sure how it would work on the front however......or sell it and buy a Ford...... just kidding.... __________________ 68 Chevy C10 Stepside Black Primer 78 GMC Longbed White 09 Chevy Silverado Shortbed Granite Blue *LOOKING FOR A 67 4 DOOR IMPALA!!!Just like Sam and Dean Winchester!! 'Cause Mustangs are for p^#$ and you can fit a body in the trunk of a 67 Impala* MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Texas State University-San Marcos, TX Certified Music Educator I hope Mom is up there watching and being my Guardian Angel "I've got a fever.....and the only prescription.....IS MORE COW BELL" -The Legendary: Bruce Dickenson "F#$@ 'em up!!!!!!" -The Legendary: Rogelio Escobar TRUCKY LINKS** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457750 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461184 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472848 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417541 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477788 Last edited by SWINGSAX68; 05-23-2005 at 10:20 PM.

05-23-2005, 11:34 PM	#15
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	I'm with Slammed67 on this one. Although it will usually be free by the end of the driveway. __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc

05-24-2005, 07:05 PM	#17
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Did you get the wheels off?



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05-24-2005, 11:23 PM	#18
Eddie H. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Paradise TX USA Posts: 1,200	Some steel wheels have threaded holes that hold the center caps on. You can run some longer bolts through these holes and push the wheel away from the hub. I've used this trick on badly rusted on wheels with good results. __________________ "Negative people always seem to have a problem for every solution"

05-24-2005, 11:36 PM	#19
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	I had one that would not come off no matter what until I rednecked it. Take a sissor jack and put between tire and frame and then just engage the jack until it pops off. It worked for me when everything else would not. __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

05-25-2005, 12:28 AM	#20
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	I just took my 12 pound sledge and went nuts on the wheel. I didn't care about the wheel, so I just aimed for the top of the wheel on the outside and gave it a full swing as hard as I could. Two blows and it came off, along with badly bending the wheel, lol __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

05-25-2005, 08:11 AM	#21
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	Do you have an impact hammer? that would honestly shake the daylights out of things so much that things should come off... assuming you don't rattle the rest of your suspension into unhappiness. Anyways yeah, i'd not go with Slammed's idea... but the beating/soaking thing should work... just give it heck __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

05-28-2005, 12:40 AM	#22
71elect Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southern Idaho Posts: 59	Hey guys I'm back.. Just got back from a training seminar in Salt Lake city. I was able to get those wheels loose finally. I think I ended up making 3 trips around the block to get em broke free. Thanks for all the help guys! Josh __________________ 72Chevy swb 4x4 71GMC swb 2x4

06-18-2005, 11:12 PM	#23
8bolt Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: COLD COUNTY Posts: 168	The old pain in the butt stuck tire.Ihave had that happen to me more than once and what Ihave done and it has worked ever time for me is support the truck on jack stands take the spare tire and throw it at the bottom of the stuck tire as hard as you can sometimes it takes two or three times but this has worked ever time for me. 8bolt

06-19-2005, 04:00 AM	#24
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	After sitting for 16 years my cousin's caprice classic had a front wheel stuck on. After soaking, beating & prying for 10 minutes it came off. Later we found we had bent the hub & rotor... another trip to the local yard $15, $9 to have the rotor turned. An expensive lesson I'll not soon forget.

06-19-2005, 06:27 AM	#25
GMC AMI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Other Maine! Posts: 2,236	I can not believe no one mentioned a little heating up the steel rim around the center. Heat does wonders to help loosen things up, just like a little Jack D. to warm up the little woman, LOL! __________________ 1968 Chevy 4x4 307 4 speed

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