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Old 04-19-2008, 02:58 PM   #1
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Lug broke

New wheels can be a PITA on older cars!

My '95 already had one lug stripped on the passenger side rear, and another lug ended up breaking today while I was trying to get the stuck lug off.

So, I've now got three lugs/lug nuts (all next to each other) holding my 17x9 rear with 315's and a 1/4" spacer.

Am I alright to drive it until I can get it fixed next weekend?
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Old 04-19-2008, 03:01 PM   #2
He probably just didn't connect something right!!
 
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I wouldn't
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Old 04-19-2008, 03:09 PM   #3
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Depends on how long you want to live. If you have a death wish, go for it. I wouldnt drive with more than 1 that is fubar

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Old 04-19-2008, 05:39 PM   #4
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Went ahead and had both of them replaced. 30 bucks at Brake Check (thanks for mentioning them, Jones).
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that is not a bad price.
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Old 04-19-2008, 10:17 PM   #6
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yeah that is cheap, good deal, its never good when your wheels fall off
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Old 04-26-2008, 09:19 PM   #7
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I did some brake work tonight and when I starting screwing the lugs back on, they yet again screwed up on me.

I've got two that wont go on without force, and I rather not risk getting them stuck. I've got another one that is just turning in circles without coming off or tightening.

Two questions here:

Why would they be doing this again? The other side is fine.

Will Brake Check offer a warranty for this?
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Old 04-26-2008, 10:17 PM   #8
looks mean, workin' on the fast
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is it the same ones? the one that isnt getting tight or loose could be too small if it is one that was just replaced... as in it's not holding in the hub... they're not hard to replace, just a bfh and a basic socket set...
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