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      07-23-2019, 03:41 PM   #1
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Stripped lug nut

So this happened... any tips ? I was trying to remove a stripped lug nut and my socket adapter broke and is now stuck lol
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So this happened... any tips ? I was trying to remove a stripped lug nut and my socket adapter broke and is now stuck lol
Try to put a bigger socket and put it over it... were you using 3/8 and not a 1/2?
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So this happened... any tips ? I was trying to remove a stripped lug nut and my socket adapter broke and is now stuck lol
Try to put a bigger socket and put it over it... were you using 3/8 and not a 1/2?
Was using an adapter on my 1/2
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Ah that sux! Not sure if there's enough room to get a socket over it?
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Ah that sux! Not sure if there's enough room to get a socket over it?
Not really man :/ I purchased me lug nuts but waiting for them to come in so that's why I havnt taken it to the tire shop to have them remove it
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Not really man :/ I purchased me lug nuts but waiting for them to come in so that's why I havnt taken it to the tire shop to have them remove it
Did you ever fix the stripped spark plug threads? How?
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Not really man :/ I purchased me lug nuts but waiting for them to come in so that's why I havnt taken it to the tire shop to have them remove it
Did you ever fix the stripped spark plug threads? How?
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