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Old 02-01-12, 07:39 PM
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Cracked my gorilla lug nuts and need a competent shop in local NYC, Queens preferred to remove it.
Thanks in advance!
Old 02-02-12, 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by sputniknyc
Cracked my gorilla lug nuts and need a competent shop in local NYC, Queens preferred to remove it.
Thanks in advance!
http://www.106sttire.com/wheel_repair.html

never had experience with them removing a lug but they have fixed a few of my old rims before without any issues.
Old 02-02-12, 08:39 AM
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you could always just pick up a lug extractor. all it really is, is a socket that you hammer onto the lug.
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106 tire said they need to torch it and my rim would be toasted. Other shops don't want to touch it. Anyone know of a shop that has experience with this mess? Thanks.
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problem resolved.
Local shop took a smaller drill bit to the stud. Then used a larger diameter drill bit to drill. Took the mechanic 30 minutes. Now I need to order a new stud.
I'm glad I didn't allow the other 3 shops to use a torch.
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werent able to just smack a socket over it?
Old 02-02-12, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by LiCelsior
werent able to just smack a socket over it?
no wall to grab.
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