Help, Kyokugen sucks !!
06-04-2003, 04:01 AM
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Help, Kyokugen sucks !!
Okay, I have sucessfully stripped two kyokugen keys trying to get these damn lugs off. Dave, sorry I'll get you a new key even if it means buying a whole new set 
I have searched far and wide for advice on how to get these damn lugs off. I have found a number of "solutions" 1) get a slightly smaller socket and pound the sucka on wit a BFH. 2) Use a Gator Grip 3) Try out the craftsman "Bolt out set " What are your opinons on these solutions, ie, which do you think is the best, or maybe you have a different one. Any help would be appreciated. Oh and anybody with Kyokugens would be wise to get new lugs ASAP so as to avoid my $hitty dilema....
Steve
I have searched far and wide for advice on how to get these damn lugs off. I have found a number of "solutions" 1) get a slightly smaller socket and pound the sucka on wit a BFH. 2) Use a Gator Grip 3) Try out the craftsman "Bolt out set " What are your opinons on these solutions, ie, which do you think is the best, or maybe you have a different one. Any help would be appreciated. Oh and anybody with Kyokugens would be wise to get new lugs ASAP so as to avoid my $hitty dilema....Steve
06-04-2003, 04:28 AM
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Propane torch and a set of channel locks, maybe?
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06-04-2003, 04:55 AM
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Steve, we just got some gator grips in. 9 bucks. i don't think the bolt out won't work mainly because of its concave pattern. maybe i'll take a look at it and see what can be done.
06-04-2003, 05:46 AM
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Nothing irritates me more than that. If you're gonna buy a socket and use it for what it WASN'T intended to do then suck it up and bite that $8.49 18mm 1/2inch drive 6pt socket. 
of course...that goes for you guys...for me, i can do that alllllllllll NIGHT LONG!
of course...that goes for you guys...for me, i can do that alllllllllll NIGHT LONG!
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06-04-2003, 12:28 PM
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Line the sockets that you have with COARSE GRIT sandpaper. Stuff it in there until you get a TIGHT fit. Have at it with the impact gun.
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06-04-2003, 02:33 PM
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sell your car with the wheels on it, buy a new one, start over.
edit:but seriosly, if you use the craftsman bolt outs, that will be the last thing those lugs see, and if that doesnt work, you are screwed
edit:but seriosly, if you use the craftsman bolt outs, that will be the last thing those lugs see, and if that doesnt work, you are screwed
06-04-2003, 06:12 PM
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Originally posted by mysubaruimp
sell your car with the wheels on it, buy a new one, start over.
edit:but seriosly, if you use the craftsman bolt outs, that will be the last thing those lugs see, and if that doesnt work, you are screwed
sell your car with the wheels on it, buy a new one, start over.
edit:but seriosly, if you use the craftsman bolt outs, that will be the last thing those lugs see, and if that doesnt work, you are screwed
The lugs are open ended, I dont think it's possible to use those particular bolt remover tools.
06-04-2003, 06:34 PM
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Originally posted by teiva-boy
The lugs are open ended, I dont think it's possible to use those particular bolt remover tools.
The lugs are open ended, I dont think it's possible to use those particular bolt remover tools.
06-04-2003, 07:30 PM
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Originally posted by teiva-boy
Because your lugs are seven sided I think, you will need a 12pt socket more then likely. Good luck.
Because your lugs are seven sided I think, you will need a 12pt socket more then likely. Good luck.
06-04-2003, 08:00 PM
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Originally posted by kawshon1
what about that thing where you hit it with a hammer and it turns the socket.
impact driver?? I think it's called.
what about that thing where you hit it with a hammer and it turns the socket.
impact driver?? I think it's called.
But one wonders how much easier it is compared to just jamming on a 12pt socket on there...