# stripped lug bolt solution **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [November 22, 2009, 10:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stripped-lug-bolt-solution/248559 "2009-11-22T22:43:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2009, 6:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stripped-lug-bolt-solution/248559/21 "2009-11-23T06:00:29Z")
> [@LF: Roommate](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lf-roommate/26244/3): > > If you have a million dollar car, then yes. IE - If i was working on Tony’s ZR1, then yea. For the rest of the cars, a torque stick, or just an impact socket will work fine. Just have to know how to use an impact gun is all. disagree, wheel studs/bolts should always be torqued to spec. ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2009, 6:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stripped-lug-bolt-solution/248559/22 "2009-11-23T06:00:54Z")
> [@LF: Roommate](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lf-roommate/26244/3): > > If you have a million dollar car, then yes. IE - If i was working on Tony’s ZR1, then yea. For the rest of the cars, a torque stick, or just an impact socket will work fine. Just have to know how to use an impact gun is all. So, the fastener holding the wheel to the car knows what kind of car it is? I never knew that. I’ll use the same theory next time I put a wheel on an airplane-if it’s just a Cessna 172, I’ll just tighten it to ‘whatever’. ---
**Author:** ![Shady](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6de8d8/32.png) [@Shady](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shady)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2009, 6:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stripped-lug-bolt-solution/248559/23 "2009-11-23T06:01:08Z")
> [@LF: Roommate](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lf-roommate/26244/3): > > If you have a million dollar car, then yes. IE - If i was working on Tony’s ZR1, then yea. For the rest of the cars, a torque stick, or just an impact socket will work fine. Just have to know how to use an impact gun is all. I still drive my car around a bit and then tighten/double check with a torque wrench just to be safe as the wheels dont seem to set properly until you drive it around the block, they always seem to loosen up a bit again ---
**Author:** ![SRS\_BZNS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/srs_bzns/32/6375_2.png) [@SRS\_BZNS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SRS_BZNS)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2009, 6:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stripped-lug-bolt-solution/248559/24 "2009-11-23T06:07:46Z")
I don’t know how many lug keys i have had mutilated from trying to untorque lug nuts that someone put on with an impact gun. Those things are not cheap at $14 each and a 3 week wait to get them ---
**Author:** ![Wayne64SS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wayne64ss/32/6365_2.png) [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2009, 6:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stripped-lug-bolt-solution/248559/25 "2009-11-23T06:08:08Z")
> [@WTB/hire: suzuki bike buff](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-hire-suzuki-bike-buff/26217/5): > > This. > [@FS: Parts/lots of stuff Updated July 20th](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-parts-lots-of-stuff-updated-july-20th/25897/27): > > disagree, wheel studs/bolts should always be torqued to spec. > [@Tire feedback](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tire-feedback/26055/15): > > So, the fastener holding the wheel to the car knows what kind of car it is? I never knew that. > > I’ll use the same theory next time I put a wheel on an airplane-if it’s just a Cessna 172, I’ll just tighten it to ‘whatever’. You guys are all right. Please write EVERY automotive shop / dealer in your respective areas and inform them they’re doing it wrong. :facepalm :rolleyes ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2009, 6:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stripped-lug-bolt-solution/248559/26 "2009-11-23T06:08:55Z")
I changed a wheel once. I used the 4 way. It never fell off. ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2009, 6:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stripped-lug-bolt-solution/248559/27 "2009-11-23T06:09:52Z")
> [@FACTS on HIDs/Projectors](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/facts-on-hids-projectors/26223/43): > > You guys are all right. Please write EVERY automotive shop / dealer in your respective areas and inform them they’re doing it wrong. > > :facepalm :rolleyes No need, I know I’m right, so do you, but we both know that time=money to them. The torque stick is fine though, as long as it’s ‘calibration’ is checked yearly. ---
**Author:** ![Shady](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6de8d8/32.png) [@Shady](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shady)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2009, 6:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stripped-lug-bolt-solution/248559/28 "2009-11-23T06:11:24Z")
> [@FACTS on HIDs/Projectors](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/facts-on-hids-projectors/26223/43): > > You guys are all right. Please write EVERY automotive shop / dealer in your respective areas and inform them they’re doing it wrong. > > :facepalm :rolleyes Ive had a wheel come loose and making a bad vibration on 3 different occastions from places using nothing but a impact gun to tighten the lug nuts… Torque sticks arent bad I want to get a set… and as travis said as long as their in spec ---
**Author:** ![Wayne64SS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wayne64ss/32/6365_2.png) [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2009, 6:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stripped-lug-bolt-solution/248559/29 "2009-11-23T06:11:48Z")
i agree 100% as far as, the people at butcher shop and your local wal-mart really shouldn’t be using an impact. God knows I’ve had to fix replace a ton of lugs / studs because of that. But you can’t honestly tell me that people who know what they are doing are going to cause harm or damage from using an impact. The reason i say use a torque wrench on million dollar cars is both for proper torque and so you don’t scratch the rims / nuts when putting the wheel on. You really don’t want to over torque a wheel that has a ceramic rotor behind it. ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2009, 6:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stripped-lug-bolt-solution/248559/30 "2009-11-23T06:12:56Z")
> [@Official 24 Thread - 2007](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-24-thread-2007/22722/242): > > i agree 100% as far as, the people at butcher shop and your local wal-mart really shouldn’t be using an impact. God knows I’ve had to fix replace a ton of lugs / studs because of that. But you can’t honestly tell me that people who know what they are doing are going to cause harm or damage from using an impact. > > The reason i say use a torque wrench on million dollar cars is both for proper torque and so you don’t scratch the rims / nuts when putting the wheel on. You really don’t want to over torque a wheel that has a ceramic rotor behind it. Its not a matter of ‘harm or damage’, it’s a matter of properly tightening the fastener. ---
**Author:** ![Shady](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6de8d8/32.png) [@Shady](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shady)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2009, 6:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stripped-lug-bolt-solution/248559/31 "2009-11-23T06:14:17Z")
> [@Official 24 Thread - 2007](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-24-thread-2007/22722/242): > > i agree 100% as far as, the people at butcher shop and your local wal-mart really shouldn’t be using an impact. God knows I’ve had to fix replace a ton of lugs / studs because of that. But you can’t honestly tell me that people who know what they are doing are going to cause harm or damage from using an impact. > > The reason i say use a torque wrench on million dollar cars is both for proper torque and so you don’t scratch the rims / nuts when putting the wheel on. You really don’t want to over torque a wheel that has a ceramic rotor behind it. An impact gun is completely fine IMO to tighten down the lug nuts as long as its checked with a torque wrench afterwards ---
**Author:** ![Wayne64SS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wayne64ss/32/6365_2.png) [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2009, 6:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stripped-lug-bolt-solution/248559/32 "2009-11-23T06:14:32Z")
ok dude. i’m not going to argue with you. i’m obv a butcher. ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2009, 6:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stripped-lug-bolt-solution/248559/33 "2009-11-23T06:16:13Z")
> [@Culture in Buffalo?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/culture-in-buffalo/26165/39): > > ok dude. i’m not going to argue with you. i’m obv a butcher. Dude, I know that you can put on a wheel with an impact and it won’t fall off. So can I, I’ve done it 100’s of times. But, you can’t argue me that the proper way to tighten a critical fastener is with a torque wrench. ---
**Author:** ![DUKE\_LADUKE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/duke_laduke/32/6317_2.png) [@DUKE\_LADUKE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DUKE_LADUKE)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2009, 6:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stripped-lug-bolt-solution/248559/34 "2009-11-23T06:17:05Z")
thats awful ---
**Author:** ![Wayne64SS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wayne64ss/32/6365_2.png) [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2009, 6:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stripped-lug-bolt-solution/248559/35 "2009-11-23T06:18:29Z")
I’m really not trying to say that an impact is an EQUAL replacement of a torque wrench, fuck no - that would be dumb. I’d even question a torque stick when compared to a torque wrench. Maybe we were just looking at this thread differently. ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2009, 6:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stripped-lug-bolt-solution/248559/36 "2009-11-23T06:19:57Z")
> [@Logo Vote](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/logo-vote/26164/91): > > I’m really not trying to say that an impact is an EQUAL replacement of a torque wrench, fuck no - that would be dumb. I’d even question a torque stick when compared to a torque wrench. Maybe we were just looking at this thread differently. I think we are. I’ve never used a torque stick, but as long as it stops the tightening sequence at the proper torque, it’s fine for putting on wheels. ---
**Author:** ![Wayne64SS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wayne64ss/32/6365_2.png) [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2009, 6:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stripped-lug-bolt-solution/248559/37 "2009-11-23T06:21:44Z")
oh yea def. they work awesome, esp in a dealer environment. I have used, and am seriously considering a set. ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2009, 6:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stripped-lug-bolt-solution/248559/38 "2009-11-23T06:22:34Z")
> [@Logo Vote](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/logo-vote/26164/92): > > oh yea def. they work awesome, esp in a dealer environment. I have used, and am seriously considering a set. I’m curious if there is ever really a reason to check calibration on them? Not quite sure how they work I guess. ---
**Author:** ![Shady](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6de8d8/32.png) [@Shady](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shady)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2009, 6:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stripped-lug-bolt-solution/248559/39 "2009-11-23T06:26:20Z")
> [@Logo Vote](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/logo-vote/26164/92): > > oh yea def. they work awesome, esp in a dealer environment. I have used, and am seriously considering a set. I belive my old man is getting both me and my brother a set… and yeah dont think you guys were on the same page with what was being said… ---
**Author:** ![Wayne64SS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wayne64ss/32/6365_2.png) [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2009, 6:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stripped-lug-bolt-solution/248559/40 "2009-11-23T06:29:15Z")
> [@Sprint 6700 email](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sprint-6700-email/26215/4): > > I’m curious if there is ever really a reason to check calibration on them? Not quite sure how they work I guess. They are made to flex once the proper torque is reached i believe. I didn’t think they were this readily available and inexpensive… check it out: [http://www.torquestick.com/cart/customer/product.php?productid=45&cat=17&page=1](http://www.torquestick.com/cart/customer/product.php?productid=45&cat=17&page=1) i’ll be ordering mine in the near future. I would assume that as the metal fatigues with use it weakens… i would think they have a limited service life and thus a replacement interval… [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stripped-lug-bolt-solution/248559.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stripped-lug-bolt-solution/248559.md?page=3)