Help! Powder coated 3rd. gen. wheels won't come off!

[Regcabguy]

Addig any lubricant where not specified will make the actual torque higher than specified not more accurate. Most specs are given with the assumption of a light oil on the threads nothing more. In the case of our dually flange nuts,they call for a drop of oil where the flange washer and nut ride together.



TORQUE

DESCRIPTION N·m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.

1500 Series Lug Nut 9/16 X 18 with 60° Cone LD 176 130 —

2500 & 3500 Series Lug Nut 9/16 X 18 with 60° Cone HD SRW 190 140 —

3500 Series Lug Nut 9/16 X 18 with Flat Washer HD DRW 197 145 —



Bob

Excellent point. We spread a very thin coating on the surfaces where the wheel contacts the hub. We finally loosened the wheel up easily by direct blow from a framing hammer using a 2x4 to the rim itself. Zero problem. I don't think it'll migrate to the studs or collect too much dirt.

 

[rbattelle]

Addig any lubricant where not specified will make the actual torque higher than specified not more accurate.

I've heard people say this, but I can't find any concrete evidence of it. Machinery's Handbook makes no mention of it.



Ryan

 

[Bob4x4]

Look at ARPs specs,they do the testing needed to prove it. Something like 95ft lbs with their thread lube,122 with light oil. Arp #2474203 kit. In our lug nut application it is not all that critical,but type of lube and or no lube will give different results



Bob

 

[betterthanstock]

Redneck's way to remove stuck wheels:



YouTube - Drifting Attempt Gone Wrong

 

[Regcabguy]

Redneck's way to remove stuck wheels:



YouTube - Drifting Attempt Gone Wrong

Good one! Gotta love the guy's red shoes!

 

[CharlieFoxtrot]

I just resolved this problem on my 94 Suburban w/ American Racing wheels, which used to get driven into salt water frequently.



Of course, I soaked everything in PB Blaster and other sprays. I pushed, pulled and kicked. I put the lug nuts on loosely and drove around, starting and stopping abruptly. I drove over 4x4 lumber in my driveway. We don't have curbs in my neighborhood, so I couldn't try that. I put a tow strap around the back of the wheel and snatched the Sub 3 feet sideways with my Dodge!



I tried beating on a 2x8 against the wheel/tire from behind with a small sledge hammer. I split the 2x8. I went to a 6x6 and a big sledge, stopping when I imagined the wheel rim was getting tweaked.



Then I asked my friend the truck tire guy. He said to air up the tire very hard, and from the outside of the tire, hit the corner where the tread and sidewall join with a big sledge. He said this is foolproof. The vibrations & aftershocks this method sends thru the wheel/axle joint break the corrosion loose.



He was right! Took maybe a dozen or more whacks, but it's off!



HTH someone!



kevin

 

[MVenditti]

It would be nice if someone made thin non stick gaskets that fit these hubs.

 

[EDankievitch]

Everyone wants to use a hammer ... ... What about the SMOKE WRENCH?

 

[InfernoB]

I read once in some auto rag to go to an empty parking lot, loosen the nuts several turns, and then perform several low speed figure 8's. Apparently it may break the wheel loose from the axle.

Warning: Once loose retighten before you drive home... .....

 

[CharlieFoxtrot]

I'd be concerned about damaging an aluminum wheel with a torch, and I'm sure any painted/clearcoated wheel finish would be damaged... .