Scratched my rims taking off the lugs.

Arrvaxx · 08-06-2013, 06:29 PM

Yeah yeah flame me for not spending more than ten hours looking for the answer...

I used the f$%$#king spare tire iron and it scratched the rims. Very happy.

Suggestions on a better way to remove lugs when the f$%$#%king dealer used Mr Hulk's Air Gun to cement them to the wheel.

Thank you.

DEpointfive0 · 08-06-2013, 06:33 PM

Loooooong deeeeeeeep socket wrench

Arrvaxx · 08-06-2013, 06:36 PM

Grrrrrrr. Haha. Heading to Sears so I can take off the next three.

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Loooooong deeeeeeeep socket wrench

kenchan · 08-06-2013, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Loooooong deeeeeeeep socket wrench

wrap the side where it makes contact with the wheel with masking tape.

or something like these...

Amazon.com: Astro Pneumatic 78803 1/2-Inch Drive Thin Wall Flip Impact Socket Set with Protective Sleeves 3 PC: Home Improvement

in my cars, i keep a breaker bar with the deep sockets and tape around the side of the sockets.

gurneyeagle · 08-06-2013, 06:35 PM

Go to Home Depot or Lowes and buy a 36" breaker bar and #21 socket. I keep mine in the car under the trunk mat.

Shop Kobalt 1/2-in Breaker Bar at Lowes.com

critical · 08-06-2013, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

Go to Home Depot or Lowes and buy a 36" breaker bar and #21 socket. I keep mine in the car under the trunk mat.

Shop Kobalt 1/2-in Breaker Bar at Lowes.com

Used to keep my breaker bar and socket under the trunk mat too. Now it's just the torque and socket.

OP why are you removing your wheel if you don't have a torque wrench to put it back on properly???

Arrvaxx · 08-06-2013, 08:48 PM

I have springs, spacers, and a camber kit coming on Thursday. Since I have never put a car up on jacks I wanted to do it early so that if I had any issues I could deal with them tomorrow. Last thing I wanted to do was to deal with crap with goodies sitting around! My plan was to get a torque wrench tomorrow in preparation for putting the wheels back on after the mods.

I actually have an 18" wrench but not a 21mm socket. So I used the spare thing. Didn't notice the damage until after I got the wheel off. :/

On a bright note...I got it up on jacks using a forum thread about where to put them!

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Originally Posted by critical

Used to keep my breaker bar and socket under the trunk mat too. Now it's just the torque and socket.

OP why are you removing your wheel if you don't have a torque wrench to put it back on properly???

critical · 08-06-2013, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Arrvaxx

I have springs, spacers, and a camber kit coming on Thursday. Since I have never put a car up on jacks I wanted to do it early so that if I had any issues I could deal with them tomorrow. Last thing I wanted to do was to deal with crap with goodies sitting around! My plan was to get a torque wrench tomorrow in preparation for putting the wheels back on after the mods.

I actually have an 18" wrench but not a 21mm socket. So I used the spare thing. Didn't notice the damage until after I got the wheel off. :/

On a bright note...I got it up on jacks using a forum thread about where to put them!

You'll be busy lol...

You need to torque everything back to spec that you take off, not just wheels. You definitely don't want to mess up doing suspension and spacers. Are you prepared?

Arrvaxx · 08-06-2013, 09:20 PM

As prepared as I can be I think thanks to the370z.com! Been watching videos and such. I've done exhaust and brakes before so am comfortable...enough.

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Originally Posted by critical

You'll be busy lol...

You need to torque everything back to spec that you take off, not just wheels. You definitely don't want to mess up doing suspension and spacers. Are you prepared?

Arrvaxx · 08-06-2013, 06:37 PM

Thanks guys. Sears...tires...drinks...search the forums for info on how to repair 40th rims.

gurneyeagle · 08-06-2013, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Arrvaxx

Thanks guys. Sears...tires...drinks...search the forums for info on how to repair 40th rims.

Any good rim service can repair the rim to like new shape.

gurneyeagle · 08-06-2013, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Arrvaxx

Thanks guys. Sears...tires...drinks...search the forums for info on how to repair 40th rims.

While you are at Sears, pick-up a torque wrench. Lug should be torqued to about 85 ft. lbs. Someone please correct me on that.

JARblue · 08-06-2013, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

While you are at Sears, pick-up a torque wrench. Lug should be torqued to about 85 ft. lbs. Someone please correct me on that.

IIRC, it is given as a range of 80-90 ft. lbs in the service manual. Whenever I remove my wheels, I usually do 85 and then re-torque a day or two later to be sure they're all snug.

virtuosoondis · 08-06-2013, 07:26 PM

while at sears grab a hammer and hit yourself on the head for doing it.im playing bro.damm I hate that feeling,knowing people cant really see it but u know its there

Arrvaxx · 08-06-2013, 08:24 PM

Haha. I have several. Maybe I will post pictures of them all and get some advice on which one would be appropriate. >.<

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Originally Posted by virtuosoondis

while at sears grab a hammer and hit yourself on the head for doing it.im playing bro.damm I hate that feeling,knowing people cant really see it but u know its there

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gurneyeagle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston/Saint Augustine Posts: 2,681 Drives: '18 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 20214	Go to Home Depot or Lowes and buy a 36" breaker bar and #21 socket. I keep mine in the car under the trunk mat. Shop Kobalt 1/2-in Breaker Bar at Lowes.com 1st and critical like this. __________________ Waiting on the Z35! SOLD - 2011 Gun Metallic Touring 7AT w Sports Pkg & Nav, Nismo Bumper and Rims, RC Grille, RC Brake Ducts, H&R Spacers, Painted Door Hdls, GTR Start Button, Nav By-Pass, EVO R Fog Light, CF Ducktail, CF Interior Trim

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Arrvaxx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Whore Island, MN Posts: 1,243 Drives: 40th F.I. Twin Turbo Rep Power: 17	Thanks guys. Sears...tires...drinks...search the forums for info on how to repair 40th rims. __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary (#480 born 1/19/2010) Fast Intentions Twin Turbo \| Varis Arising II \| Limited Edition Recaro Sportster \| Tuned by Specialty Z \| 604hp 525 torque @14lbs boost on 100 octane

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