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sene · 08-04-2014, 11:34 PM

Short bursts of force work better than bending the cheater bar. Kroil brand penetrating oil works extremely well for seized bolts.

Nighthawk89 · 08-04-2014, 11:37 PM

I might just let those tards hit it with their impact and tell them to stop being lazy from now of and do it the right way.. Im doing fooling with it for tonight cause its just going to piss me off even more lol.

RobertRS · 08-04-2014, 11:43 PM

If they were over tightened that much then they likely stretched the threads out which isn't good. That's why there is a specific maximum torque value. If you do get them off ,I'd make sure that each will easily thread back on smoothly by hand with the lug nuts. And yea, an impact wrench is best for shocking loose stubborn nuts as it applies it's hammering force at dead center and 360 degrees.

Nighthawk89 · 08-04-2014, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by RobertRS

If they were over tightened that much then they likely stretched the threads out which isn't good. That's why there is a specific maximum torque value. If you do get them off ,I'd make sure that each will easily thread back on smoothly by hand with the lug nuts. And yea, an impact wrench is best for shocking loose stubborn nuts as it applies it's hammering force at dead center and 360 degrees.

Hopefully that isn't the case but we will see i guess!

RobertRS · 08-04-2014, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Nighthawk89

Hopefully that isn't the case but we will see i guess!

I've watched these young guys at lot over the years at Discount tire and the like when they use torque wrenches and they get a bit over zealous with them. Some don't realize that you can easily over torque a bolt or nut with a torque wrench ,regardless of the dialed setting, by using a jerking motion to tighten the studs until you hear or feel the click. A smooth motion is required to achieve proper torque. Yea, hopefully they're just scaled up a bit instead of over stretched. And impact will also help to break it loose if that is the case with less chance of galling when removed.

notmidlife · 08-05-2014, 12:10 AM

Am I reading this right, OP is trying to remove tire nuts with a drill ?

rebelyell22 · 08-05-2014, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by notmidlife

Am I reading this right, OP is trying to remove tire nuts with a drill ?

A drill attachment... tires don't have nuts either... lol

Nighthawk89 · 08-05-2014, 02:42 AM

I ended up getting the LUGS off the of the wheels and changed the breaks. I tightened the calipers back down to 30Ft pounds with a 90 turn and the lugs to 110 ft pounds.

6bangerBOOM · 08-05-2014, 03:48 AM

Don't use a torque wrench to break the lug nuts loose. You'll jack up the torque wrench. They are designed to tighten not to loosen. You either need a pipe "cheater" as mentioned above or just get a breaker bar. In any case a longer handle is going to give you greater mechanical advantage and will make the job easier.

6bangerBOOM · 08-05-2014, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Nighthawk89

I ended up getting the LUGS off the of the wheels and changed the breaks. I tightened the calipers back down to 30Ft pounds with a 90 turn and the lugs to 110 ft pounds.

Oops I posted too late. What did you use to get the job accomplished?

menendez1293 · 08-05-2014, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Comrando

My manual (2011) makes no distinction between models. Page 12-3.

The OP has a 2011 SS, I know that is 140.

There was a revision later on saying the lugnuts lined with Blue rings needed to be 120Ft/lbs instead.

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Nighthawk89 · 08-05-2014, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 6bangerBOOM

Oops I posted too late. What did you use to get the job accomplished?

I got finished at around midnight last night. Glad I got that all buttoned up and don't have to worry about it anymore!

Nighthawk89 · 08-05-2014, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by menendez1293

There was a revision later on saying the lugnuts lined with Blue rings needed to be 120Ft/lbs instead.

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My gorillas aren't lined with anything special. I think 110 felt pretty darn snug. I didn't want to over tighten them. .

RobertRS · 08-05-2014, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 6bangerBOOM

Oops I posted too late. What did you use to get the job accomplished?

The OP never answered your question. I'm thinking he gave up , went inside pouting and his girl broke the lugs loose with a 12" ratchet.

Sorry OP ...couldn't resist.

08-05-2014, 03:48 AM	#23
6bangerBOOM Drives: 2016 1SS SW Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: N/A Posts: 1,443	How to loosen up Lug nuts Easily Don't use a torque wrench to break the lug nuts loose. You'll jack up the torque wrench. They are designed to tighten not to loosen. You either need a pipe "cheater" as mentioned above or just get a breaker bar. In any case a longer handle is going to give you greater mechanical advantage and will make the job easier. Last edited by 6bangerBOOM; 08-05-2014 at 01:19 PM.

08-04-2014, 11:34 PM	#15
sene Drives: 2011 Summit White 2LS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 918	Short bursts of force work better than bending the cheater bar. Kroil brand penetrating oil works extremely well for seized bolts.

08-04-2014, 11:37 PM	#16
Nighthawk89 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2Ss M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,013	I might just let those tards hit it with their impact and tell them to stop being lazy from now of and do it the right way.. Im doing fooling with it for tonight cause its just going to piss me off even more lol.

08-04-2014, 11:43 PM	#17
RobertRS Drives: 2014 2SS L99 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Corpus Christi Texas Posts: 1,320	If they were over tightened that much then they likely stretched the threads out which isn't good. That's why there is a specific maximum torque value. If you do get them off ,I'd make sure that each will easily thread back on smoothly by hand with the lug nuts. And yea, an impact wrench is best for shocking loose stubborn nuts as it applies it's hammering force at dead center and 360 degrees.

08-05-2014, 12:10 AM	#20
notmidlife Drives: 2014 Camaro LS Join Date: May 2014 Location: toronto Posts: 97	Am I reading this right, OP is trying to remove tire nuts with a drill ?

08-05-2014, 02:42 AM	#22
Nighthawk89 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2Ss M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,013	I ended up getting the LUGS off the of the wheels and changed the breaks. I tightened the calipers back down to 30Ft pounds with a 90 turn and the lugs to 110 ft pounds.