How to Remove a Stripped Off Lug Nut

[@sharpcarco]

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[@shaniquasquishy4130]

Ur crazy.... But to me ur a god person... Thanks for the video bruds

[@The1972Cutlass]

What size to use on a 19mm lug nut that's stripped

[@Nunya-rn4yd]

I have a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. WalMart is the only place my truck has ever been for tire work. Went in for a rotation and they rounded off 4 on the first tire they tried. Told me "someone" got them too tight. I told them, Yea...you ! They said they don't put them on too tight and they can't do anything for me. I worked my way up the ladder of folks with WalMart until finally someone from corporate called me and basically said, Tough poop. So......now I have to take it to a truck shop and get the darn things removed and tires rotated. I hope there's another option out there to buy different lugs, because I don't want the same things put back on. Great video. I'm just not set up with the right tools and physically can't do it. Still a great video, thank you.

[@eddiel798]

Thx for explaining how to do repairs in short videos. So tired of others that take 15 min to say what you clearly explain in 5 min. Thanks again.

[@sharpcarco]

Thanks Eddie I appreciate the kind words welcome to the channel Not all the time are my videos like this After you’ve been doing KZbin for a while, you realize that if you’re gonna make any money at all, you have to keep people watching . Most KZbin videos pay anywhere from 2/10 of a cent to 5/10 of a cent even if people watch the whole thing so it’s not the most lucrative business when you’re not showing boobs and Lamborghinis. I hope you enjoy the continent. Thank you very much. Have a great day.

[@RedBud315]

I totally agree.

[@paris466]

Worked like a charm. 19mm Dodge Caliber lug nut. Used a 3/4 - 1/2 drive 12 point. Pounded it on there (straight), grabbed my 24 inch breaker bar and it came right off. Even was able to get the lug nut out of the socket with no problem. Put it in my bench vise and was able to punch it out from the other side. Your mileage may vary, but it took me all of 5 minutes.

[@JamesAnderson-ui8bz]

The advice on a stripped lug nut worked like a charm. I like your videos. Short and to the point. The humor is helpful because we all know that when things are not working out, it is easy to get peaved. A good laugh certainly helps realign your mood.

[@RedBud315]

Thanks for the vid. I just watched it about an hour ago and went outside to do mine and it worked somewhat flawlessly. I only had one socket that I could use and after I hammered it on I realized it was a 3/8 drive and I wasn't sure a 3/8 ratchet wrench would have enough oomph to get it off. Since it was a Craftsman I figured if it breaks, I'll get a new one. I used a bicycle seat post for leverage and got every lug off without hassle. It only took about 4-5 blows to get each lug out of the socket so it only took less than 15 minutes to do the four I needed to do. I can't believe Sam's Club couldn't do this and made me wait until tomorrow to get my tires installed. I know any regular tire shop does this all the time but, I figure Sam's is we don't work harder than we have to.

[@kampp8722]

Pulled this video up after I had to change my tire in the middle of chicago traffic, finished and made it to work on time. This was simple and educational . Thank you for the learning experience and cheesy jokes my man!

[@salsashark8876]

Was fighting with 2 stuck lugs on my 94 ranger... you saved my after a few hours of trying different things before I found your video!

[@marklujan6353]

Just used your trick on a 21 mm Toyota Camary nut and worked like a charm, and the pounding it on the concrete ground to remove it was awesome, too. Thank you so much. it only slowed me down 10 minutes.

[@nathangreene2626]

Same!!

[@nathangreene2626]

On my 21mm Camry, I striped the outer Chrome layer off the bolt with my 21mm, but then noticed what was left was a smaller iron lag. I banged a 19 mm on to it and it came off great! Posting this for anyone in a similar situation who might benefit

[@ju-ice921]

My boyfriend is one of those full-on I can do everything and I know all, especially if it has a tool involved. So while he's at work I watched your video and thank you because I love it when I prevail at things he thought impossible. Love your video

[@ju-ice921]

One more thing is that the sockets I used, first one was a husky, it cracked but I used a Craftsman next and it worked great

[@sharpcarco]

That's awesome! My wife could tell you she knows the feeling 😂 I'm glad the video was helpful!

[@Sammi.Lynn.93]

Having this problem with my boyfriend right now.. Never can I find something that will work because he already knows what he’s doing.. so I’ll never get to find out if this worked for our car I guess

[@Sammi.Lynn.93]

Funny I had to go back into O’Reillys to get another torque sockets because that’s what he was using but the caps got stuck into the sockets. And when I came back out he was doing it my way “this way” and worked like a charm! Only have to get one cross thread fixed in a week.

[@maxpower7080]

Dude, that worked awesome!!!!! A STRIPPED 14mm nut with a 1/2” 9 point socket worked wonderfully!!! My big impact wouldn’t even budge it! had to put a 4 foot breaker bar on it. !! Got her off. Thanks my dude. !!

[@sharpcarco]

That is awesome thanks Max for telling us your story because it’s really cool to hear. I’m glad we could help welcome to the channel. Happy to have you.

[@jeremyortega2067]

After 2 years. This guy still saves lives. It’s works yall

[@Brandon-w4m9k]

YES

[@trymints3657]

That is a sick trick, been doing it when necessary for the last 25 years. Good job.

[@thomasrawlings5645]

Thank you ! It worked for me on a stripped keyed lug ! The lug was stuck in the socket of course , I was able to hammer it out with a punch and hammered it into a 13/16 deep socket which fit perfectly !

[@sharpcarco]

I generally love it when people add context to the messages. Thank you so much Thomas welcome to the channel. Extremely happy to have folks like you hear.

[@sonnyeast3862]

The lug nuts on my bot trailer were rusted out.Got most of them off,but several stripped and could not get them off.Used this trick and got them off.The had to get the stuck lug it out of the socket.Hammer trick worked for that.Thanks for the knowledge.

[@michaelmann5732]

What I always did was use a screwdriver to chisel down the side of the tin to open it up. You can then stick the screwdriver inside and pop the tin off. There’s a steel lug nut inside unharmed and you can put a socket on it and take it right off.

[@michaelmann5732]

@@eastsideazskelad3093 true, the cap can end up anywhere. Lol

[@centralcoastcalifornia7613]

Man thank you you just save my life😅😅😅😅😅. Blessing sir for putting this amizing in🙏🙏🙏

[@SahilKumar-fi3cq]

That worked likea charm. Thanks for existing

[@Libramaster84]

IT WORKED FOR ME. THANK YOU SOOO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS VIDEO!!!!!

[@capitolcityfence9034]

Worked great thanks guys you just helped me on the freeway ❤️💪🔥

[@alex3475]

I've just followed your advice and it worked. I had been on the roadside for over an hour. Thanks

[@mackenzinicole]

Got both your tricks to work and my 3/4” 12-point socket held up. Thanks!

[@rebekahcrawford3204]

That’s an awesomely helpful video and you are fun to listen to! Sound like a car auction guy! Thanks for the awesome knowledge on here!

[@alex-cg6hq]

High quality video packed full of content.

[@MarkNarducci]

I'm subbing DAMMIT!...What the hell ever happened to solid lug nuts...I'm 66 w/heart attack dying on my kid's broken down Nissan ready to start a signal fire--Thanks!!

[@sharpcarco]

Thanks Mark they’re not all perfect… but you will find some newer tricks and stuff here and there on my channel. I very very much appreciate you and welcome happy to have folks like you hear.

[@matt96533]

You are an absolute legend after hours of struggling did quickly after watching this

[@sharpcarco]

Oh, tell us more ….. thank you. I appreciate that very very much. Welcome to the channel. Not all of them are great videos like this one, but I have a lot of tricks after all of my years of working working on cars. I hope you enjoy happy to have you.

[@yungnalege]

Good looking fellas

[@chriskrabbenhoft8188]

This video really helped me with my father in law’s car thank you so much for the video

[@sharpcarco]

You’re very welcome Chris thank you for taking the time to write the message. I greatly appreciate it.

[@dallcow43]

I just used this method on a 2001 Chevy suburban and hammered the socket onto the lug and used the socket wrench and it came right off. Then used the hammer to bang on the socket to get the lug out and that worked also.

[@UPfreelancerailroad]

I'm so thankful for this video, you saved my ass from having to go to a shop thank you 👍👍

[@TheVanneo]

Thank you. First time this ever happened to me. Putting my winter tires on. The last nut on the last tire broke off. Watched this video and had it off in a few minutes.

[@sharpcarco]

You’re welcome Mark glad it was Hopeful and welcome to the channel we absolutely love having folks like you hear

[@sharpcarco]

Here

[@olegmalyk1639]

This video just helped me so much thank you, for this simple easy trick.

[@omarrodriguez7323]

You are awesome!!! Lots of work and time saved!!

[@Dajeffe1]

thanks much!! worked like a charm on the 4 wheeler

[@BigManRocky]

Thanks man much appreciated

[@islandcountry1455]

Stripped my dads drain bolt on his dirt bike, wish me luck 🥲

[@Isaacisyourdaddy]

How’d it go 😭

[@usuppo6753]

I just did that yesterday haha

[@kaydenscreen881]

How’d you fix it I’ve done the same😭

[@tjjames9846]

@islandcountry1455 - So, were you able to get that stripped drain bolt off your Dad’s dirt bike?

[@HooptieTheeBratt]

😂😂🤣😂

[@BrianDaMenace]

Thank you so much. This definitely came in clutch worked for me perfectly ❤

[@Tha_kid007]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge 🫡 I appreciate you

[@alanr602]

It worked! Thank you!!

[@milesandrews7502]

Can say this worked for me. Thanks

[@stevewhitt9109]

Thanks for this video. That's what she said. And she is soo SICK!!! Iva, SC

[@boredinczechia4382]

I used high quality hardened socket with a hole in the middle. When it was loose I placed it into a vise, then I took lug out using a hammer and a drift, hitting it trough that hole. Smashing it like this with a hammer might crack it, or it will crack partially and it will broke next time you will use it as you are putting way too much of stress into it. And you can also buy socket that is specifically designed to remove stripped off lug nuts or bolts. I guess it´s called the bolt extractor in English and I believe it´s a bit easier to use. It costs more or less the same as socket of similar size and because it does not require so many hits with a hammer, it has much higher chance of surviving more usages.

[@Manos723]

worked like a charm, thnx!

[@YertinMac]

Very helpful.

[@ervinallen8418]

thanks Klay I wish you were my next door neighbor

[@primateplatoon6091]

love the energy, keep it up man!

[@sharpcarco]

Thank you for the kind words. Welcome to the channel. Very happy to have folks like you on board.

[@korbinwoerly9649]

Good stuff brother got me and the boys out of a jam

[@hugosantiago7161]

Thanks for the vid man, I was using a rubber mallet and wondered why it wasn’t working lol, “she said use a bigger hammer”

[@sharpcarco]

😜😜

[@vrdaemons2658]

Thank you, you saved me today

[@357THEODORE]

Thanks for the video saved me big time ..21MM hammered on 6 out of 20 lugs came off like a charm

[@CodySoutheard]

Mam I appreciate you and your time

[@StoeDogg]

Thanks bro worked no problem

[@mrgarner7935]

That jont worked. You the Man with the Plan 😂

[@sharpcarco]

Thank you greatly appreciate the kind words welcome to the channel happy to have you

[@mugaseeb4937]

Mans energy is unmatched haha and thank you this worked for me and got some good laughs out of it you got a new subscriber bro ✅

[@sharpcarco]

Thank you I certainly try sometimes I’m a little bit annoying and I run my mouth quite a bit, but I greatly appreciate folks like you being here. I would rather have a follower than a subscriber any day. Look forward to helping one another.

[@DuffyWorksGaming]

Will this work on my 2014 chevy silverado?? I have 3 luggs that are tight and stripped on a spare

[@sharpcarco]

It will work on anything

[@smoothbrass]

Bruh😮😮😮...that actually worked....I was messing for an hour..watch this video...30 secs..off 😅. I am not worthy. 🙌🏼

[@edwardelric8354]

This man can see into the future

[@LovenotHate130]

Thank you very much sir I got stranded on the road and I had a 13/16 my 21in was stripped and it came with the 13/16 ty

[@NeilPackett]

Thank you I need to try that.

[@Xtene88]

Great video! You made it fun. 😂

[@jcquijada4732]

I love you man I stripped a lug nut on my father in laws truck

[@kapperr2340]

Was working on my Tacoma with my buddy in the rain when it was getting dark and I overpowered the lug nuts and stripped them this video is the only reason I was able to finish my truck tonight

[@marksheridan7841]

Very helpful amigo!

[@hellz0yea0its0pablo]

Real helpful video!

[@ricardoguzman1336]

Thank you so much It worked 👍👍

[@notrealya_youtuber]

Thanks for the help. New follower

[@sharpcarco]

Happy to have you thank you so much my guy!!!!

[@carolinawestern3875]

I'm dealing with a Polaris Ranger 6x6 with recessed lug nuts. A 9/16's is a hair too loose and a 12 point 14mm fits, but just rolls over. I've got a complete s.a.e. & metric "Bolt Biter" set, but they're too thick. The rims are alloy, so acetylene or welding is out. You can't even get to the rear stud flange to grind them off! The lugs are solid with aluminum end caps, so I guess drilling them out is the only option. Seems like they make stuff intentionally stupid and difficult to discourage any of the D.I.Y'ers.

[@Sammi.Lynn.93]

Not just DIYERS because Walmart auto center f*cked my lug nuts up..

[@fervalealex]

Thanks guys, 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I did

[@tracybutler9447]

So we have a 2008 Jeep Liberty, we took it to Trenton Tire and they could not remove the stripped rusted bolt either, I don’t know if they tried a 12 sided socket . They suggested I buy a RIP socket. Do you have any ideas if 12 sided socket doesn’t work?

[@joebrown9951]

Very good way better then Hanson or spiral

[@Ruben901]

You just gotta bang it if you want to make it in life. 🔨

[@itstezbaby753]

LOVE THE VIDEO ❤😂

[@bluntforcetrauma2141]

I'm at the very beginning stage of taking these shyte struts out and have problems with a lug nut. Ill try this out. If I succeed, you nabbed another.

[@sharpcarco]

You will I guarantee it… I would like to say I would come there and do it for you and show you that it works but I kind of already did if you really think about it because I showed you on the video I don’t make tricks that don’t work.. that I promise there’s no Clickbait here……. Well, unless my wife’s in the video, I think she’s Clickbait…… lol

[@bluntforcetrauma2141]

Sir. Your idea had clout and I wholeheartedly appreciate the effort. But I ended up rounding it out. So I cut it out. Bolt and all. Luckiky I had another rim. Put the old tire on new rim. And put the strut in like clockwork. Then I went to the other side and cv join5 got yoinked out. Got an exterior boot for it. Found my lower ball joint to be messed up as well. Now Im going to rig another boot onto it. This ride has been a nightmare for me on day 1. Founr out by the cops that the previous owner has felony warrants, so i had to give up my name. I hesitated because all i was doing was bringing it back from where i bought it and was 20 mins deep, vacuuming after washing it at the carwash. I hesitated because first, I didnt do anything and second, I have 3 misdemeanor warrants. Also on the way to the car wash, found a glass pipe between driver side seat and shifter. Put it in my pocket and forgot to toss it in the beginning. So now I got a drug paraphernalia charge. The real fucked up thing? They cuffed me and seached me after running my name and saying I had a 418 (resisting/fighting police) which they corrected themselves AFTER search.

[@earlreed9034]

Thank you sir it works Lol Nice work 👍🏽

[@coated420]

Thank you!!!

[@timothyproksch2915]

Growing up in Michigan the first thing you do is remove all the lug nuts and grease all of the studs. Do this to all of your lawnmower blade bolts too

[@ernestowhite6192]

Thank You

[@vstarcruiser7141]

Great video Thank U sir!!

[@sharpcarco]

☺️

[@joebrown9951]

One great video but to be honest vor best results i use a breaker bar to move it impact gun sometimes loosens the initial grip

[@puremayhemFTW]

Have a Chrysler Sebring. All the rears are stripped out from corrosion and over sized. Nothing will take them off. Spent all day drilling them. Got 4 off in 8 hours. We go again tomorrow..

[@glennmaxey8226]

Word bond Clay! You mean what you say…. Sooo we leaning your way! Thanks man….and you have a nice day!!! Okay?

[@sharpcarco]

Nice, you made a rhyme to!!!

[@ambydaly5713]

You can also heat the nut with an induction tool. This will be localised and the nut should expand without heating the stud and make it easier to remove.

[@bert1913]

Are those bullet proof?

[@SIRWEIR317]

Gotta try this on my 07 magnum

[@charleshines8523]

I know one trick, get rid of them before they cause problems. I replaced mine with good solid ones for just a dollar each. It was the best $20 I ever spent on my car!! I don't know why they still use those horrible things. Haven't they learned yet?

[@sharpcarco]

It’s hard to find them for a dollar but if they were a dollar that’s probably what I would buy as well you’re absolutely right

[@charleshines8523]

@@sharpcarco They don't have to be a dollar. I just got lucky and a local tire shop had them. I just told them I wanted to get rid of the factory lug nuts and he knew right away it is because they are garbage. I just told him I had bad luck with a different car that has them and I never want to see them again.

[@RedBud315]

How funny. I just said that to my friend when I went by his house to try and remove them before seeing this video. I should have gotten rid of these years ago.

[@freefiregamerx363]

Didn't work the lug nut cracked in half, then I tried again and nothing, then I tried drilling it, and now there's only a little piece remaining but doesn't come off, what do I do

[@sharpcarco]

Hit it harder and longer…… the same thing she said

[@scottlindsay856]

;Luv you guys

[@DATDUDEMAN101]

Wayyy too many cuts

[@harlanpinder1318]

Awesome I’ve been stoked for 2 days trying to find a locknut removal kit and couldn’t find none in my nor in the near by city of Miami in time. How very extremely lousy of the places Miami and some places I am that didn’t have the removal kit in their part store. Not even Home Depot that we went to had it, lousy. Home Depot said online purchase wow do you know how many of the locknut removal kit you can find online HOME DEPOT, smt lousy. In a rush or you have an working vehicle that needs it, you need to find one in these types of stores right away. I just mentioned that as part of my story so no one ends up wasting time going to these stores like Home Depot Advance Auto Pep Boys who didn’t have a removal kit. wow tremendously lousy of the stores not to have the tool kit. I will do a separate video on them. Smt. Thanks to videos like these you can do it without a removal kit. Wait you think that’s why the stores,,,,, lol. Naa. Enough about those stores. I’ve been thinking just use a smaller size 12 point socket. Then you came along with your wonderful video and confirmed it for me. Thanks so so much. I do this method then come back and comment on how it worked. Thanks have a Bless Day. Keep up the splendid helpful videos.❤❤❤

[@sharpcarco]

Thanks for letting us know it worked out! We're glad to help 😎

[@weloveups831]

I noticed the induction heater on the ground. Was that used at all prior to the video?

[@sharpcarco]

Try to use it for half a second but it just melted the cover so it was no help whatsoever.

[@bartecki315]

We are getting all excited about removal of worst lug nuts design in the world..awesome job Ford!!!

[@Alex-mp8ee]

Stripped my wheel nut wish me luck 🤞

[@rednecknation1552]

Well I had two stripped lug nuts which are 21mm metric and I can take a 13/16 standard to take it off

[@Brendski]

Legit saved my mf life thank you

[@MS_06S2K]

Anyone know what size I need for a lug that was originally 17in?

[@What6918]

Every lug nut on my front driver tire is rounded I'm trying this when I get home

[@sharpcarco]

It’ll work

[@clearsailing7993]

Remind me to never let you borrow my expensive socket set.

[@sharpcarco]

I’m assuming you skipped the part where I went to the pawnshop and bought the sockets?

[@queensapphire7717]

Dude, in the -800 club with those glasses ?

[@stevenaaggie]

Dude your a fucking genius I love you in , not in that way but almost

[@sharpcarco]

🤔 I was about to say… I wasn’t sure if you were joking or serious ….. I was hoping you were joking … But that’s OK. We don’t judge here. …. Lol all are welcomed.!!!! Thank you so much for the kind words it really does put a smile on my face when people say things like this and lately… well smiles, have been very hard to come by… so thank you very very much welcome to the channel. Very happy to have you.

[@stevenaaggie]

I was stripping everything , broke a ratchet on my jeep liberty until the one small tip you said with the 12 point socket and pound it on. I was using a 6 point or whatever, it was 18mm but I pounded the 17 mm and with much leverage I heard that bitch crack I was so happy thanks brother

[@sharpcarco]

@stevenaaggie I mentioned you in my community section actually thank you so much Steve!!

[@jetg2059]

Eastwood makes a lug nut extractor tool