Stripped Locking Lug Stud - LotusTalk

Dennis · 09-30-2009, 07:01 PM

I have a locking lug stud that I obtained from Lotus which has become stripped and I can't get off. Any suggestions? I've tried super glueing the removal adaptor to the front of the stud / bolt, but this doesn't loosen the stud. I might have to break down and take it to a repair shop, but was wondering if anyone has encountered a similar situation with a successful resolution?

Randy Chase · 09-30-2009, 07:27 PM

Hey Dennis, I am a little confused. Do you mean the lugnut itself?

As in the locking nut, the one with the strange pattern and requires a special tool?

Dennis · 09-30-2009, 07:39 PM

Yes the lug nut. I assumed technically it's not a nut but the bolt that holds the wheel and tire to the brake assembly

Randy Chase · 09-30-2009, 07:54 PM

Yeah. I think I called it a lug bolt.

SO what part is stripped? The convoluted pattern that the tool sticks into?

I highly recommend tossing all of the locking bolts and using normal bolts instead.

Some people have had luck hammering a socket over the bolt or into the bolt locking pattern. A tire store may have some tools too.

Dead Duck · 10-01-2009, 12:01 AM

You can grind two flat spots and use a cressant wretch. One of my nieghbors had the simple problem on his show truck. He solved it by welding a hex nut on and wretching it off. Anyway good luck to you!! Oh you can get regular ten spine lug bolts from Lotus Gargage. Randy's advice is A-OK!

ZTEC · 10-01-2009, 05:55 AM

I got rid of my locking lugs because I saw the failure potential - Mine had a spinning collar on it to prevent theft - Be careful not to damage your rim but the advice already given would be my solution as well! I can do amazing things with a grinder or a dremel!

Dennis · 10-01-2009, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Chase

SO what part is stripped? The convoluted pattern that the tool sticks into?

Yes it is the pattern on the bolt (that the tool sticks into) that is stripped.

09-30-2009, 07:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dennis Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 66	Stripped Locking Lug Stud I have a locking lug stud that I obtained from Lotus which has become stripped and I can't get off. Any suggestions? I've tried super glueing the removal adaptor to the front of the stud / bolt, but this doesn't loosen the stud. I might have to break down and take it to a repair shop, but was wondering if anyone has encountered a similar situation with a successful resolution? __________________ With a car like this I could, dare I say it, Rule The World

09-30-2009, 07:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	Hey Dennis, I am a little confused. Do you mean the lugnut itself? As in the locking nut, the one with the strange pattern and requires a special tool? __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

09-30-2009, 07:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dennis Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 66	Yes the lug nut. I assumed technically it's not a nut but the bolt that holds the wheel and tire to the brake assembly __________________ With a car like this I could, dare I say it, Rule The World

09-30-2009, 07:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	Yeah. I think I called it a lug bolt. SO what part is stripped? The convoluted pattern that the tool sticks into? I highly recommend tossing all of the locking bolts and using normal bolts instead. Some people have had luck hammering a socket over the bolt or into the bolt locking pattern. A tire store may have some tools too. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

10-01-2009, 05:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
ZTEC Third Eye Open Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,737 Images: 3	I got rid of my locking lugs because I saw the failure potential - Mine had a spinning collar on it to prevent theft - Be careful not to damage your rim but the advice already given would be my solution as well! I can do amazing things with a grinder or a dremel! __________________ GO: Vision Function Stage II Intercooled Bliss with Charlie's ECU magic and Ronin's Tenacity! STOP: DBA 4000's, Porterfield R4! TURN: Nitron S/A's Toyo RA1's 225/245 on Rota's!

10-01-2009, 12:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dead Duck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 145	You can grind two flat spots and use a cressant wretch. One of my nieghbors had the simple problem on his show truck. He solved it by welding a hex nut on and wretching it off. Anyway good luck to you!! Oh you can get regular ten spine lug bolts from Lotus Gargage. Randy's advice is A-OK!

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