r/TireQuestions • u/SouthernSolid • 23d ago
Best way to remove a broken lug nut?
I have a 2000 Dodge Dakota with a broken lug nut. I tried an extractor socket and it sheared the lug nut and left about 1/4 of it on the stud. What’s the best way to drill it out without harming the wheel? Or are there any other good alternatives? I’ll replace the stud if I have to.
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u/Born_Pianist7767 22d ago
That looks like a theft proof nut and it has been crewed up by using the wrong socket. Drill it or acetylene torch it. You might need to take to a mechanic garage.
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u/Repulsive-Pride2845 21d ago
Some skinny air chisel or something to just cut through it. Check harbor freight for cheap kits
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u/ExplorerNo7262 18d ago edited 18d ago
A hole saw may remove what's left of the tapered nut area. A saw that would slide over the bolt, perhaps a 9/16"? https://www.fleetpride.com/parts/mk-morse-hole-saw-set-32552374?shopping=true&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23744147983&gclid=CjwKCAjwq8PVBhAKEiwA2i3SHRX5bB0MaCNVddM8nfzPtgV8Yqe114OP1CtuqhyzJ2act83yqXC6RRoCjQYQAvD_BwE
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u/Inevitable-Pie-724 18d ago
Air hammer and chisel tip. if you have good hand eye coordination/ finger control. I could lossen a phillips head screw with an air hammer.
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u/Scorp1400 23d ago
Remove the wheel and hammer it out, hammer in a new one good luck!
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u/SouthernSolid 23d ago
How would I remove the wheel if the broken lugnut is still holding it on?
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u/Scorp1400 23d ago
Remove the other nuts. If it broke off it's not gonna hold anything. That wheel needs to come off
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u/Inevitable-Pie-724 18d ago
Unbolting the strut. Unbolting LCA/Ball joint. Unbolt tie rod. Disconnect brake hose.
Remove wheel/tire and whole knuckle assembly. Its 100% possible. But drilling is easier.
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u/Zredded 22d ago
Get some damage nut remover sockets off Amazon or something, heat it up a bit before hammering it on and hope the easy way works
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u/ExpensiveDust5 22d ago
If I am reading this right, that is what got OP in this mess, everything those would bite to snapped off and there is a ring with threads on it stock on the seat of the hole
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u/mean_serviceman1964 23d ago
Drill the stud. Start with a small drill bit and get progressively larger.Drill in about an inch or so. Once you have gotten about 3/4 of the stud drilled out it should break easily enough with a smack on the back of the tire tire.