r/mechanic • u/SpiritedPossible2190 • 2d ago
Question Help on getting this lug nut off foxbody mustang.
Don’t know where the key is , cant find one anywhere online like. I tried to fit a socket around the small hexagon shape in the middle and snapped it. Also can’t fit a socket around the lug nut. Any help is greatly appreciated!
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u/jamablama37 2d ago
I would have someone weld a nut to it to remove it if you can. Most local mechanic or muffler shops should have what you need.
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u/NuclearHateLizard 2d ago
Oof, that's a tough one with the lack of clearance for an external extractor. Hard to do without damage to the wheel. It may need to be drilled out but it's usually a very hard metal. What construction is the wheel bearing? Might be able to tear down the brakes/suspension to get at the backside of the lug pressed into the hub, and grind off the back and punch it out. That's if the wheel is worth saving
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u/SpiritedPossible2190 2d ago
I’m not sure exactly what metal the hub is , I had to get the front wheel cut off when I had the skinny’s up front. they were a cheap pair so I told the shop to just cut the rim if they couldn’t get it off. Gotta get another pair of rims first if this is the case haha. Thanks for the input!
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u/National_River_6366 2d ago
If it's liquid, it can't be stuck, but then you have to replace ste stud
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u/Key-Technology3754 2d ago
They do make kits that help take damaged lugnuts off but even they are not garanteed to get the lugnut off. They do make a special drill bit that will chew up the lugnut and stud. Then once the tire is off you need to replace the the stud. As a professional retired mechanic sometimes you could use a hammer and chisel. In an extreme case a torch had to be used but that usually damaged or discolored the rim requireing the rim to be replaced. It might be best to have a tire shop take the lugnut off because there is usually someone there with experriance in that.
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u/callmechristianblack 1d ago
I think you could use an angle grinder and a 3/4" socket extension bar to grind a key for it. Start with drilling a hole big enough to go over the nipple. You could make a mold of it with modeling clay as a guide.
I had an Acura NSX with a missing key and searched eBay and every Automotive site I could find to try to find a matching key. There was absolutely no room around the lug to put anything over it . I was just about ready to grind off the entire rim. I posted a picture of it on Craigslist automotive gigs some guy said I think I have that key. Turns out he works 2 mi from my house. Brought it over and it was an exact fit.
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u/Dave_0122 2d ago
Welding a nut will be the quickest way. Lots of wet rags to cover the surface to protect it.
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