How do get them off if they are partially rounded? Can knock off the shell?
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Country Campers any suggestions for getting them off?Rob, Betsy and Kali (Rhodesian Ridgeback)
2022 Solitude-S 2930RL
2023 GMC Sierra 3500HD Duramax Denali
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Depending on how badly the lug nut covers are damaged, you may be able to carefully align and drive on a proper size 6 point socket . . . squeezing the cover back into more-or-less it's original space. You can drive the damaged nut out of the socket, once it is removed.
For others reading this . . . virtually every recent car/truck/trailer comes with 2 part lug nuts. If you use a snug fitting 6 point socket and a breaker bar or torque wrench, these lug nuts will last for many years. An impact gun . . . and even worse, a 12 point socket . . . will quickly make a mess of things. Why does the industry use these nuts? . . . the steel core is required to retain torque and the outer cover is for looks. A caution on going to aftermarket stainless steel lug nuts . . . the stainless alloy will often strip before reaching the specified torque. Chrome plated steel lug nuts are an option.
RobCate & Rob
(with Border Collies Molly & Angel + Kitties Hazel & Elsie)
2015 Reflection 303RLS
2022 F350 Diesel CC SB SRW Lariat
Bayham, Ontario, Canada
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Originally posted by rtrainer View PostCountry Campers any suggestions for getting them off?
BrianBrian & Michelle
2018 Reflection 29RS
2022 Chevy 3500HD
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