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Discussion in 'Wrangler JK (2007-2017)' started by tomrr, Jun 2, 2021.

  1. Jun 2, 2021 at 6:43 AM
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    tomrr

    tomrr [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have a bolt extractor that is 3/8 inch drive. Broke a 3/8 inch breaker bar end and an extension tip off. sent away for a 1/2 in drive bolt extractor.

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  2. Jun 2, 2021 at 7:19 AM
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    Tuffy>AEV>TTO>JW>STech>EVOcage>MagnaFlow>SpiderTrax>RockHard>TF>SpringTail>67design>Bolt>GPCA>Curt>
    Is that the crappy OEM lug nut with the chrome steel cover caps on a nut? If so knock the cover off and find a best fitting socket. Definitely need 1/2” minimum
     
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  3. Jun 3, 2021 at 8:29 AM
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    Not a good Jeep Day !!

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  4. Jun 3, 2021 at 9:54 AM
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    Tuffy>AEV>TTO>JW>STech>EVOcage>MagnaFlow>SpiderTrax>RockHard>TF>SpringTail>67design>Bolt>GPCA>Curt>
    Ouch ....the poor wheel and hand
     
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  5. Jun 3, 2021 at 12:26 PM
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    The hand will heal. The rims are junk any way !!! My new wheels

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  6. Jun 3, 2021 at 1:25 PM
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    it’s a miracle, I think, didn’t you get the nut off?
     
  7. Jun 4, 2021 at 3:55 AM
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    Nope , I made quite a Mess out of it !!! Not worry about the rim, if it gets ruined so be it. I have extra studs so will have to replace that one for sure
     
  8. Jun 5, 2021 at 11:23 AM
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    @tomrr oh man, I feel the pain! Cut that sucker off before it rises up and kills you!
     
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  9. Mar 17, 2022 at 1:29 PM
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    I had a similar problem on my Chevy van ended cutting off the offending nut with a torch lucky for me it was my spare tire .
     
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