lug nuts
03-06-2008, 06:19 PM
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lug nuts
hi UTH people, i just had a quick question, i frequently take off and put back on my rims. i noticed that the first few times i removed them, the lug nuts were really smooth and easy to take out when i'm taking them out, but now they're not. so i was wondering what kind of lube is used for that? would you guys just go with WD40 and call it a day or is there some kind of special grease that i need to get?
TIA
shotiable
TIA
shotiable
03-07-2008, 09:12 AM
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oh shit... whats cross threading.... 
i know i have been very careful not to lose thread on the nuts....
where can i purchase some anti-seize?
i know i have been very careful not to lose thread on the nuts....
where can i purchase some anti-seize?
03-07-2008, 09:27 AM
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cross threading occurs when you try to put the lug nut back on but it doesn't go on straight and the threads on the stud and the threads in the lug nut do not match up and cross over one another ruining the threads and making it difficult to get the lug nut on and off. You can get anti seize at any hardware store or automotive store. Hope you didnt ruin the threads cause its a big headache to replace the studs.
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03-07-2008, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by shotiable,Mar 7 2008, 10:12 AM
oh shit... whats cross threading....
i know i have been very careful not to lose thread on the nuts....
where can i purchase some anti-seize?
i know i have been very careful not to lose thread on the nuts....
where can i purchase some anti-seize?
03-07-2008, 07:38 PM
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i dont think its cross threaded then, i think that vu is right, coz i noticed a lot of white stuff on the studs, might be calcium deposits from the hard water that i use when i'm washing. will purchase anti-seize from kragen or autozone.
thanks guys!
thanks guys!
03-09-2008, 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Mrfixit687,Mar 6 2008, 08:06 PM
you didnt cross thread them did you? they shouldnt get any tougher to remove, oh and dont put any lubricant on the studs.
people thinks putting lube on the stud will make the wheel falls off, but friction reading(aka your tq wrench clicking when it's not even at the proper lb/ft because of the friction) actually cause more wheel fall off.
another tip is don't use any air tool for removal or installation, i have a 550lb impact gun which can pretty much break any stud in half if you have a dry enough stud