ssfromsd Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 So how hard should it be to unbolt the rims? I dont think i should have broken a gear or bearing in my dewalt hammer drill... And had to stand on the 1/2'' socket wrench. and not even get em to budge.¿.? Is there something i am missing, not using an air wrench. They are aftermarket rims... Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_forma Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 your turning it the wrong way doesnt sound good either way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssfromsd Posted February 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 Lefty lucy righty tighty right for rims to right?¿? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUTOGUY Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Maybe you need to step away from the tools and take it to a professional..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haul@ss Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Lefty loosy, righty tighty Um... maybe you were goin the wrong way? I make sure i tighten one bolt, then the one straight across from it so that it is even.. I dont know how to explain it any better haha sorry G'luck tho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Lefty loosy, righty tighty Damn! So THAT'S what I was doing wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOLSTEIN Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 use the tire lock key to unlock the nut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04CHASE Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 get an inpact gun on there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevySSandChevy8.1 Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 It shouldn't be very hard. Firstly make sure you are unscrewing it the right way, if you cant get it off with your arms, step on it or go work out . Or as chase said get a nice impact gun with an adaptor and the proper sized socket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssfromsd Posted February 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 dude im gettin a pretty good gpa here in high school and im not in special ed... haha but the ****in things wouldnt budge i was jumping on the socket wrench... why would the people put em on so tight???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smit Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Put a persuader on the end of that wrench. A long pipe to give you some extra leverage. The nut will come off or the stud will break. Either way, it will be off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03_ss_jgremo Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 lee what did you use to paint your grill inserts andur brake vents? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSR Mike Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Standard torque for lugs on our trucks is 140Ft/Lbs, a standard socket wrench or itty bitty drill won't do it. I use a breaker bar to "break" them loose, then my Impact wrench to spin the lugs off, then again to put them on, followed by the torque wrench for the final turn back to 140 ft/Lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUTOGUY Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 Standard torque for lugs on our trucks is 140Ft/Lbs, a standard socket wrench or itty bitty drill won't do it. I use a breaker bar to "break" them loose, then my Impact wrench to spin the lugs off, then again to put them on, followed by the torque wrench for the final turn back to 140 ft/Lbs <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You might want to double check that spec. Maybe that is why he can't get them off, because someone made them too tight in the first place. I was under the impression the torque spec for this size stud was 80-90. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron's SS Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 They definitely shouldn't be that tight. This weekend I rotated the woman's tires and actually bent the breaker bar trying to loosen hers. I had to put weight in the trunk to hold the car down. I was spinning the rear tire pulling up on the bar. Actually lifting the ass end. Rediculous. Never allow anyone to touch your wheels is my advise. Also, hose em down with some WD40 before you put em back on. Good luck, thought I'd share my P.I.T.A. story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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