lug nut frozen to wheel stud - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70 shorty · 02-20-2011, 02:50 PM

I was trying to take my LF wheel off, and the last lug nut is spinning, stud and all. I assume I have to cut the stud off somehow, right? I don't have a torch, so a hacksaw might be my only option. Any suggestions? Once I get it off, do ya'll think replacing the stud will take care of it?

dave2953 · 02-20-2011, 03:00 PM

I think a new stud and you'll be good to go. The little splines that hold it in place likely gave up the ghost. Is it drum or disc?

Frkypunk70 · 02-20-2011, 03:04 PM

Try using a cold chisle and splitting the nut in half.

treveiger · 02-20-2011, 03:07 PM

splitting the nut would be the best idea IMHO, im pretty sure they have special tools for that dont they???

Rochlow · 02-20-2011, 03:09 PM

if you can get a cut off wheel in there that might work too.. No matter how you look at its not a fun job, but with alitte effort it will get done..

cdowns · 02-20-2011, 03:14 PM

if the rim and tire are still on there the easy way is to take hold of the tire and pull forcefully to snap the stud// we used to do that when we had a wheel lock on and no key

70 shorty · 02-20-2011, 03:15 PM

Don't have a cut off wheel, but might get one now. I do have a compressor, and the lug nut is not tight to the wheel, so I think there is room to get a cutoff wheel behind the lug nut. It has drums, btw.

dave2953 · 02-20-2011, 03:31 PM

You could pull the bearing assembly and take off the drum and hub. It might be easier to get at it from the backside.

Longhorn Man · 02-20-2011, 03:33 PM

thats how I would do it, remove the hub/drum assembly, and cut the head of the stud.

**leddzepp** · 02-20-2011, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dave2953

You could pull the bearing assembly and take off the drum and hub. It might be easier to get at it from the backside.

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71swb4x4 · 02-20-2011, 03:41 PM

You could drill the center out of the stud to weaken it and then break it off. It may be tricky as you will likely have to hold the nut with a plier to keep it all from spinning, but it might work. You will probably need to drill most of the center out.

Jacfourteen · 02-20-2011, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

You could drill the center out of the stud to weaken it and then break it off. It may be tricky as you will likely have to hold the nut with a plier to keep it all from spinning, but it might work. You will probably need to drill most of the center out.

That was my thought too. All of the others are good suggestions too.

PanelDeland · 02-20-2011, 06:20 PM

I think the pull it and grind the head off is the better way.Drilling it might cause more damage to the hole the stud needs to seat into.

brad_man_72 · 02-20-2011, 07:04 PM

reminds me of a thread on some honda form. Poor kid cut his custom wheel to pieces getting the last lugnut off.

5150.4.67 · 02-20-2011, 07:11 PM

Dremel tool works good in tight places as well. If a nut splitter will fit, that might be an option.

Remember, anti-seize compound is your friend!

70 shorty · 02-20-2011, 07:50 PM

Thanks guys, bought a cut off wheel and got it off. Now I need to take the drum off tomorrow and replace the stud. Dumb question, should the drum just come off, or does the "hat" under the spindle nut need to come off to remove the drum?

Yukon 400 · 02-20-2011, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by brad_man_72

reminds me of a thread on some honda form. Poor kid cut his custom wheel to pieces getting the last lugnut off.

Reminds me of the time I had to do the same on a Honda too, the guy would tighten his lug nuts by taking a lug wrench and jumping on it to make sure it was tight.

If you can get to the axle nut then taking the assembly off and drilling out the back would be the easiest.

02-20-2011, 02:50 PM	#1
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,768	lug nut frozen to wheel stud I was trying to take my LF wheel off, and the last lug nut is spinning, stud and all. I assume I have to cut the stud off somehow, right? I don't have a torch, so a hacksaw might be my only option. Any suggestions? Once I get it off, do ya'll think replacing the stud will take care of it? __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

02-20-2011, 03:00 PM	#2
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: lug nut frozen to wheel stud I think a new stud and you'll be good to go. The little splines that hold it in place likely gave up the ghost. Is it drum or disc? __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250 Last edited by dave2953; 02-20-2011 at 03:28 PM.

02-20-2011, 03:04 PM	#3
Frkypunk70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Scranton,Pa Posts: 423	Re: lug nut frozen to wheel stud Try using a cold chisle and splitting the nut in half. __________________ "When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car. "

02-20-2011, 03:07 PM	#4
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: lug nut frozen to wheel stud splitting the nut would be the best idea IMHO, im pretty sure they have special tools for that dont they??? __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

02-20-2011, 03:09 PM	#5
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: lug nut frozen to wheel stud if you can get a cut off wheel in there that might work too.. No matter how you look at its not a fun job, but with alitte effort it will get done..

02-20-2011, 03:14 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: lug nut frozen to wheel stud if the rim and tire are still on there the easy way is to take hold of the tire and pull forcefully to snap the stud// we used to do that when we had a wheel lock on and no key __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

02-20-2011, 03:15 PM	#7
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,768	Re: lug nut frozen to wheel stud Don't have a cut off wheel, but might get one now. I do have a compressor, and the lug nut is not tight to the wheel, so I think there is room to get a cutoff wheel behind the lug nut. It has drums, btw. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

02-20-2011, 03:31 PM	#8
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: lug nut frozen to wheel stud You could pull the bearing assembly and take off the drum and hub. It might be easier to get at it from the backside. __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250 Last edited by dave2953; 02-20-2011 at 03:32 PM.

02-20-2011, 03:33 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: lug nut frozen to wheel stud thats how I would do it, remove the hub/drum assembly, and cut the head of the stud.

02-20-2011, 03:41 PM	#11
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: lug nut frozen to wheel stud You could drill the center out of the stud to weaken it and then break it off. It may be tricky as you will likely have to hold the nut with a plier to keep it all from spinning, but it might work. You will probably need to drill most of the center out. __________________ 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. Last edited by 71swb4x4; 02-20-2011 at 03:41 PM.

02-20-2011, 06:20 PM	#13
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: lug nut frozen to wheel stud I think the pull it and grind the head off is the better way.Drilling it might cause more damage to the hole the stud needs to seat into. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

02-20-2011, 07:04 PM	#14
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: lug nut frozen to wheel stud reminds me of a thread on some honda form. Poor kid cut his custom wheel to pieces getting the last lugnut off.

02-20-2011, 07:11 PM	#15
5150.4.67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 411	Re: lug nut frozen to wheel stud Dremel tool works good in tight places as well. If a nut splitter will fit, that might be an option. Remember, anti-seize compound is your friend!

02-20-2011, 07:50 PM	#16
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,768	Re: lug nut frozen to wheel stud Thanks guys, bought a cut off wheel and got it off. Now I need to take the drum off tomorrow and replace the stud. Dumb question, should the drum just come off, or does the "hat" under the spindle nut need to come off to remove the drum? __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K



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