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Old 06-02-2017, 08:28 PM   #51
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Took a lug off and determined depth with a nail and tape to mark. (Stuck it in the drilled stud to see how far down I need to go)
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Old 06-02-2017, 08:47 PM   #52
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Hahaha that guy is just not hitting hard enough...needs more gains!
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Old 06-02-2017, 09:27 PM   #53
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Success! Took less than an hour. Picking up a stud replacement from the dealership in the morning and putting it on tomorrow.

Hopefully this helps someone else in the future.
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Old 06-02-2017, 11:55 PM   #54
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Glad you got it off, congrats.

When installing the new stud, it may be required to grind off a flat into the head that ends up on the back of the hub. This can allow installing the stud without removing the hub.

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Old 06-09-2017, 10:13 PM   #55
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Glad you got it off, congrats.

When stalling the new one, it may be required to grind off a flat into the head that ends up on the back of the hub. This can allow installing the stud without removing the hub.
had to do that exactly. worked like a champ.
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Old 06-10-2017, 11:20 AM   #56
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Studs on 15+ wrx are easy to replace. Had townfair tire swap out my winter tires to summers and they over torqued my studs. Had to change three in total front and back. Front is very easy if you have an impact, just hammer out and draw it back in after you take off the rotors. Rear is a little harder just because you have to take off the rear drum brake assembly. Just be sure to pick up some open ended nuts and washers.
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Old 06-15-2017, 02:18 AM   #57
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Same thing happened to me. I still have the whole lug nut though. The inside where the key fits is the only thing that broke and rounded out.
I agree with rpmgsxr..... locking lugs are useless to me.
I don't really feel like drilling the stud, I'm thinking of trying some vice grips maybe.?
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Old 06-15-2017, 08:57 AM   #58
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Same thing happened to me. I still have the whole lug nut though. The inside where the key fits is the only thing that broke and rounded out.
I agree with rpmgsxr..... locking lugs are useless to me.
I don't really feel like drilling the stud, I'm thinking of trying some vice grips maybe.?
I highly doubt you can twist hard enough to get it free. Add in usually down in the wheel and a sorta hard surface I see the visegrips just sliding.

There are tools for removing locking lugnuts, check your local tire shop to see if they will remove it for you.
Other option is drill into the end of the nut and use an easyout.
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Old 06-15-2017, 09:29 AM   #59
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I highly doubt you can twist hard enough to get it free. Add in usually down in the wheel and a sorta hard surface I see the visegrips just sliding.



There are tools for removing locking lugnuts, check your local tire shop to see if they will remove it for you.

Other option is drill into the end of the nut and use an easyout.


Thanks Charlie, I'll give it a shot and see how it goes.
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Old 06-15-2017, 10:05 AM   #60
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Thanks Charlie, I'll give it a shot and see how it goes.
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Old 06-17-2017, 08:04 PM   #61
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drill into the stud with a 31/64" drill bit until the threads pop at the base of the lug nut then the wheel will come right off. you will obviously need to replace the wheel stud, but its the cheapest solution at this point. do not use hammers, chisels, a torch, or anything else unless you want to buy a new wheel too.
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+1 if u care for your car this is ur best solution.
i've had to do this before....pretty easy really and the steel is pretty soft. keep your drill speed low and dip the tip in oil from time to time to help lube and keep it cool.
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Old 06-22-2017, 10:59 AM   #62
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I love how the are holding the chisel with a pair of pliers?? Maybe all those marks are from someone using an angle grinder with their feet?
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Old 06-23-2017, 03:40 PM   #63
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....so my tire iron was fully on the nuts... it's honestly hard to believe I over-torqued this nut.
I see much fail with these two comments. Using a tire iron to tighten your aftermarket lug nuts? Tire irons might be fine to use in an emergency on the side of the road to get your factory lug nuts off, but I doubt they fit any lug nut as securely as a proper-sized deep socket. And for gawd's sake, use a torque wrench and tighten to the correct specifications!

Having said all that... I'm glad you got that broken lug nut off. This thread was an interesting read.
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