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    Default Removing bastard lug nut

    Hey guys I got a bit of le problem
    Have got internal lug nuts on my wheels and the stud is too long so the hex bit has just rounded the inside...so was just wondering how can I get it off

    Without damaging rims
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    Use the right bloody socket.
    You can have any brew you want... as long as it's a Datsun / Corolla / What is that?

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    Aaaaaaahhhhhhh. Thanks javal.

    I was
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    failing that I have sockets for work they just latch on to a stripped nut/bolt and get it out no worries!
    "Not all commodore drivers are wankers, but all wankers drive commodores"

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    Photograph?

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    These Ive used them a few times. Allthough not sure if it would fit.
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    "Not all commodore drivers are wankers, but all wankers drive commodores"

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    Thats gonna suck. Could try metal epoxy to take the slack or tack weld it on the lug nut if desperate/last resort measures?

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    tighten all the other wheel nuts up more, take some pressure off, post a pic also

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    Cheers been meaning to post a pic
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    Tried doing the others up tighter. But they are as tight as they'll go
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