wheel locknut problem

[8bangin302]

i have a locknut on my back rear rim and i broke my tool to get it off with.ive tried everything to get it off pipewrench,visegripps,just cant get a grip on it..i even tried sockets but they just keep stripping the nut because the locknut is rounded.is there a certain type of locknut i can get it off with,any suggestions on how to get it off without screwing my wheel up?any input would be greatly appreciated..

 

[95-stang]

I have a set of sockets [designed specifically for the job] that you tap on with a hammer to get them started theres about 6 sizes, as you undo, they are actually winding on, they grip the locking nut and undo it, if you can buy them here, you should get them from a good tool shop near you.
Before today i've used a chisel and lump hammer just to loosen them [damn those air guns] but you need to be very careful.

 

[8bangin302]

ok thanks man ill call some shops.but ill try the chisel and hammer first.

 

[95-stang]

Just be very careful, which i'm sure you will be. :thumb:

 

[Javi]

can you post a pic of the locknut?


I can help

ok thanks man ill call some shops.but ill try the chisel and hammer first.

make sure you dont mess up the rim if nice rims

 

[ryclef331]

you can use a twelve pt socket and hammer it on there....use a shitty one b/c you wont get it back

 

[95-stang]

you can use a twelve pt socket and hammer it on there....use a shitty one b/c you wont get it back

How true, before i bought the proper sockets i had a few AF sockets with old locknuts still firmly embedded.

 

[8bangin302]

can you post a pic of the locknut?


I can help

ok thanks man ill call some shops.but ill try the chisel and hammer first.

make sure you dont mess up the rim if nice rims



yeah ill try and get a pic.