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Old 30-03-2013, 02:12 PM
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Default Locking wheel nut removal

Yep you guessed it the locking wheel nut socket for my wheels went fubar yesterday.....tried to get one off with an oversized socket but they are on quite tight....so any ideas before I book it into smd?
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Old 30-03-2013, 04:04 PM
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Got a removal set in my garage, how fast do you need it doing mate
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Old 30-03-2013, 04:08 PM
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Got a removal set in my garage, how fast do you need it doing mate
Not that quick James unless I get a puncture. Is it 20mm size? You at sushi Sunday?
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Old 30-03-2013, 04:19 PM
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Yes mate

I've got the whole set
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If you don't mind destroying one socket, pick one that won't go over the stud and hammer it on (must be a very tight fit).
Then just screw it off as normal.
Other than that a hammer and chisel or an air hammer is also useful.
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Old 11-04-2013, 01:23 PM
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If you don't mind destroying one socket, pick one that won't go over the stud and hammer it on (must be a very tight fit).
Then just screw it off as normal.
Other than that a hammer and chisel or an air hammer is also useful.
Thanks Stefen it's sorted now
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