How to Remove A Stripped Lug Nut 2

How to remove a stripped lug nut without an impact wrench.
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[@stever5887]

It's not necessarily stripped; it may just be over-torqued. That's not a regular socket; it is an extractor, known as a Turbo Socket. They are wonderful for problem fasteners, and it saved the day in this example. The only problem is that the socket chews the hell out of the lug nut, so you may want to replace it (them) later. Turbo Sockets come in sets and are also available individually. They were invented by a company named Hudson Bearing. SK calls them the same thing, but I'm not sure if Hudson makes them for SK or if they make their own under a licensing agreement. Irwin offers Bolt Grips and Sears (Craftsman) also offer turbo sockets; Harbor Freight has is version, too. The problem of stuck lug nuts often results from the repair shop guy torqueing them down too much with a pneumatic (air-driven) wrench when reinstalling the wheels after a brake job, or when you have a new set of tires installed. You often discover this has happened when trying to remove a flat tire out on the road a year or so later and don't have a 2-foot long breaker bar or piece of pipe to slip over your lug wrench to remove it. Since it takes up less space, I carry a manual impact driver and an impact socket plus a 2-lb. hammer to deal with that issue. Another trick is to carry a piece of a wax candle and a cheap cigarette lighter to melt some wax into the threads of the lug nut; it's amazing how easily that lubricates and frees them up. One thing you can do now is to go check the lug nuts on each car; if they look somewhat rounded, you should replace them NOW and save yourself the aggravation later.

[@youtubedestroyedmylife309]

Thank you for this information! This was more helpful than the video!

[@blankkz33_53]

Alright so the link doesn’t work. How can I get this socket now.?

[@danmedina1983]

Thx for the vid and the humor, got to go get one of those sockets👍

[@Kwantifye]

So helpful. Thank you!!

[@richardpoore6541]

Good video. Is there a video for mercedes lug bolts

[@danielgriffith8911]

Now do one where the post is stripped at the hub and the lug is still stuck on it so the wheel is stuck on the car? Thanks!

[@spencermiles5472]

If my lug is 21mm do I use the 19mm removal socket in the kit or do I have to buy a single removal socket designed for 21mm? I am a little confused if you're supposed to go a bit smaller and hammer it onto the lug or get the extractor that's about the same size of the lug.

[@GreenosGarage]

I actually have the whole set so I just pick one and make sure it's going to catch.

[@eddieruff5414]

Great video

[@RDe-dw4sj]

If we had that tool we wouldn't need a how video

[@cf9600]

Go buy one.

[@brycegarrett4609]

What is that socket called you didn't say...

[@billiardball9650]

would these work when theres not much room to knock a socket on ie with the desighn of the wheel ?

[@dunebasher1971]

Possibly. The more bite the socket can get, the better the chance of getting the nut off.

[@FusionKota]

I used one of these but ended up DESTROYING the nut and breaking two tools. The lug nut now twisted up on the stud. Can I just drill out the stud. I have replacement stubs and lug nuts.

[@kenmarriott5772]

These are soft decorative caps on top of your real lug nuts. Your real lug nut is OK. Use a miniature chiesel and hammer to peal off this cap.

[@romariosmith422]

Does this work on lug nut key?

[@familyman697]

Thank You

[@Ranger42]

Very good instructional video. Can this extraction socket be used with an impact wrench and if so, which method is recommended? TY

[@luisitomorales13]

Were can i find this tool

[@danielguzman8346]

It worked.

[@NFLYoungBoy223]

Will this work for a strut tower nut

[@dunebasher1971]

It'll work for any fastener, as long as you can find an appropriately-sized socket.

[@nategrant2451]

Now that I got the lug bolt (nut) off- how do I get it out of the extractor?

[@GreenosGarage]

you could put the lug nut in a vise and go in reverse to get it off the extractor.

[@nategrant2451]

@@GreenosGarage Thanks for this video even though it's old. I had no hope of removing it myself, but the extractor worked great!

[@GreenosGarage]

youre welcome. glad it helped !

[@fredericksweeting5478]

thank you thank you thank you

[@tonytom5242]

Them Aluminum caps on all fords are 90% of problems....if a 3/4 or 19mm Sockt dont fit...Just either hammer a 3/4 socket on or remove the aluminum cap....Dont put a bigger socket on

[@williamwalker3471]

Had the common problem with my Fusion 2-piece lug nuts (Chrome cap on steel lug nut)...after I removed the OEM lug nuts, went on ebay or Amazon, found a set of American Racing Chrome (1-piece) Lug nuts in correct size and replace all of mine for $20.00......also did same repair on a Jeep...Do not replace the damaged lug nuts with another set of OEM...you just end up with same problem later.

[@ivantorralva2526]

@@williamwalker3471 do you have the link for the replacement lug nuts. I am in the process of removing mine.

[@tonyschriver2143]

my brakes are close to the rotor so i need to do something

[@heathmilan7894]

Nice tyvm

[@keithmedeiros5039]

Where do you find these. I’ve searched everywhere. No luck

[@niceboy512]

Amazon

[@williamwalker3471]

Eastwood makes a set of Damaged lug Nut Extractors.... part # 31475....Eastwood has a good reputation for quality tools....also available from Amazon.

[@onetouchgarage4503]

WILLIAM WALKER thank you for the part number. Been looking forever!

[@chrishayes0222]

Where you get that socket from?

[@GreenosGarage]

use the link in the comments section www.gfgarage.com/auto_repairs/Wheels/7_How_To_Remove_A_Stripped_Lug_Nut.html Link for viewing tool used

[@Chubbza5]

You can get them at Orieleys and Autozone under the IRWIN brand. The new model v3 doesn't have the helical taper, it's just straight cut (broached probably). Sears also sells them. They are called bolt extractors.

[@deity2980]

Stripped and broken, with no cap, I tried drill dremal lug nut remover with reverse threads, and this. Still won’t come off

[@GreenosGarage]

does the reverse thread remover bite onto the lug nut?

[@eriknobles3946]

I’m gonna get me a set

[@familyman697]

👍

[@silviashappell2863]

I've tried that bit and it just stripped it more

[@dioni82]

Welcome to the club!

[@TheKnightda8]

Im gonna say that over-torquing lug nuts does not lead to rotor warpage. It is incorrect and will certainly make issuesissues, but especially on "hat" style rotors (that most all cars use in todays age) that will never happen.

[@alb12345672]

Those will snap the F150 lug nuts if they are really stuck :lol:

[@ALMUDDY]

Shit does not work in tight spaces

[@Spawny500]

Nice when u got room

[@GreenosGarage]

www.gfgarage.com/auto_repairs/Wheels/7_How_To_Remove_A_Stripped_Lug_Nut.html Link for viewing tool used

[@scottydavis6224]

Greenos Family Garage www.GFGARAGE.com

[@louish.9414]

So mechanics 🧰 be tearing up people car’s putting lugs nuts on with impact drivers 😮

[@garagegod9108]

Great video