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Post by bduece on Jan 28, 2006 10:36:49 GMT -3
I spent hours trying to remove my stock Gambler rims off my Wrangler. I twisted a 4 way wrench and the stock tire iron. I bought an impact gun which helped a lot. I ended up breaking a stud in the rear. Just when I thought the nightmare was over, both of the back rims where fussed to the drums. Banged it with a hammer, kicked it, dropped the jack and finally they came off. Then I had to remove the drums to remove chunks of stuck on aluminum. All I could think of, is what if i had gotten a flat somewhere. I would have been screwed. I re tapped all the lug nuts and cleaned them on a wire wheel before I put them back on with a little white lithium grease.
Bill
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Post by zjjeepin on Jan 28, 2006 10:43:50 GMT -3
holy crap... well... there it is... lol
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Post by jps4jeep on Jan 28, 2006 19:30:58 GMT -3
WOW... I guess you have not rotated your tires recently... Lithium grease is the NutZ! should not have a problem in the futur..
As for the lugs probably were cross threaded or over torqued... 100 ftlb's is all it needs.
I see your North of Boston too, drop me a line if you need help, I have a tool or two that could be of asistance.
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Post by slab42 on Jan 28, 2006 22:21:17 GMT -3
I have a tool or two that could be of asistance. would those tools include a plasma cutter and a 12-pack? ;D |
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Post by bduece on Jan 30, 2006 23:04:04 GMT -3
I bought the Jeep in September, I had tried to get the lug nuts off about a month ago. I noticed then, that I was going to have a problem. Thats how I justified buying an impact gun. I used a torque wrench to put the new wheels ( new to me) on. I won't be having this problem in the future.
Bill
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