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Jul 30, 2013 | 03:19 PM

#11

dhughes

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From: La

Yeah welding a socket on is prob the way to go.

Jul 30, 2013 | 03:24 PM

#12

kh202

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Joined: May 2010

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From: Rockwood, TN

Quote:

Originally Posted by JE8154

There are actual mechanics on this forum, it wasn't a personal attack like you're making it out to be. Put yourself in my position. It's getting dark and you've got one destroyed lug on your jeep 2 days before an 800 mile trip. Wouldn't you be looking for an actual mechanic?

P.S. I got it off. 3lbs sledge and an 11/16th socket.

I feel you bud, glad you got it taken care of. The Internet does not convey words very well sometimes.

Jul 30, 2013 | 07:37 PM

#13

TxRdStr

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From: Weatherford, OK

Quote:

Originally Posted by JE8154

Lugs were way over tightened. Sheared the cap off one. How the hell am I supposed to get this off?

<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=483499"/>

Use a metric socket the size smaller than the sae lug wrench, works perfect.

Jul 30, 2013 | 09:41 PM

#14

Red Dog

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Joined: May 2009

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From: Lakeside, CA

You could always drive it down to a discount tire store or some other place and ask them what they do. I’m sure they have had to see this before. I am no mechanic but I did sleep at a Holiday Inn last night.