Have a tire going down on my trailer. No problem, I thought. I'll just take it off and get it to a tire shop. Got all the lugs to break loose - except one. It's apparently seized and is now rounded off to the point no socket I own will get a bite. Overnight soak with PB Blaster was no help. Would appreciate info from any folks that have dealt with the situation. FWIW, it's a 2007 MFI/Triton tandem. THANKS and Happy New Year!
sears sells a special socket that will work to remove it, if it's that tight you may break the stud but they can be replaced without too much issue.
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Thanks for that info, SL. Going to give those a try!
UPDATE: Happy to report successful solution with no apparent collateral damage. My local Advanced Auto had a similar product. This one an Irwin "Bolt Grip" socket. The 5 piece set covers 5/16" to 3/4" and 8mm to 19mm. At $25.50 for the set it was money WELL spent. An impact wrench and 1/2" breaker bar w/cheater provided power.
Modified by jbh3 at 4:17 PM 1/1/2010
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Permatex Anti-Seize
Anti-seize was DEFINITELY used on reassembly. Pulled the other 3 wheels off today, cleaned the studs and reassembled with anti-seize. Don't want to deal with that issue again. Was real close to getting ugly!
You fresh water guys for the most part are not used to dealing with corrosion. I got into the habit of using anti-sieze on everything that bcomes within a hundred feet of the water.Hell i even had rear lug nuts sieze on the tow vehicle. It is a habit I still apply to my bass boat even though it will never see salt water.
1989 361V Johnson 150 GT Fastest boat I have ever owned.
Found out it scared my fishing buddy so I bought a smaller Stratos with a smaller Johnson
Glad you got it. Many times a little heat from a torch will let you loosen stubborn bolts or nuts.
jbh3, Don't forget to re-torque your lug nuts after the first 50-100 miles!
2012 Ranger Z119 Mercury 200 Pro XS
Thanks guys. I've got the wrench laying out to remind me. If this cold a$$ed weather will ever break, I'll try to get some miles on it. Have a good one!
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